The results were positive in one instance.

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This might have some positive implications: for instance, that the economy is growing even though the public sector may be shrinking.

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Social media can measure not only volume, but sentiment (Trendrr lists a positive comment percentage, for instance), true engagement and taste-making.

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On the positive side, there was, for instance, the rugby-style score in Arsenal's 7-5 victory over Reading, or Bradford's semifinal upset of the Premier League's Aston Villa.

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Some of the third years, while positive, were only marginally so, for instance 6.1% in 1971, 4.2% in 1979, 2.3% in 1987, 6.4% in 2007.

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In every instance, leaders wanted someone who could drive positive change.

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For instance, VinaGame says it became cash-flow-positive by early 2006 largely by relying on a prepaid card for playing games at Internet cafes.

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For instance, people who said they liked an ad also demonstrated a stronger display of positive emotional responses.

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For instance, Ms Trewhitt says that raising the quality of teaching is recognised as having a positive impact on pupil performance.

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