It gets the majority of its revenue in the U.S., where the use of quartz as a counter material is relatively new but expanding, trailing more common materials like granite.

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It is hoped that Velcade may eventually be used to treat not only multiple myeloma, a relatively rare disease, but also far more common cancers, such as those of the lung or colon.

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Collecting vintage wine is a relatively common hobby, but a bit more unusual as an investment strategy.

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For instance, the disease is more common in northern European countries, where consumption of animals fats is relatively high.

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Privacy laws are somewhat more common in Latin America, where countries such as Argentina and Chile boast relatively strict European-style regimes.

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As you know, before the collapse of the mortgage-backed bond market in 2007, banks routinely offered mortgages worth more than 90% of the value of a house - and even 100% mortgages were relatively common.

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