Though fans will point to the quiet off-season as proof that the Mets haven't recovered, the team probably did the right thing keeping its wallet shut.

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At that point Shnaider showed his quiet steeliness, threatening to initiate capital calls and thereby dilute the government's stake.

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The most intractable flash point may stem from a quiet trend that has not yet made headlines: Chinese companies and government-sponsored investment vehicles are increasingly purchasing U.S. assets.

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At that point the executives were in a quiet period because the firm had filed an S-1 with the SEC establishing its intention to go public.

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"He is the guy you need to keep quiet, " said Wenger, whose team sit third, one point ahead of the reigning champions.

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Defending deep and in numbers, David Moyes's side allowed Chelsea plenty of possession up until 30 yards from their goal, at which point they nullified the Blues' threat and ensured a relatively quiet night for keeper Tim Howard.

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"My oligarch" has sworn to be quiet and be loyal - and to share out some of his gains - the latter point being critical.

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At some point in Hong Kong, no matter how careful you are to keep to quiet streets, the density of the city will start to close in.

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