In this intimate setting Angela Merkel might find herself under some very polite post-prandial pressure.

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He also rearranged the space so the bar felt separate from the dining area, creating a more intimate setting.

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They play a part in civic life by bringing people together in such an intimate setting, as well as a religious role in purifying the soul.

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He'll do it in a fairly cozy, intimate setting.

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Radio City is a far more intimate setting, with a seating capacity of roughly 6, 000, and the venue has not hosted a fight since Roy Jones Jr. defeated David Telesco there in a light heavyweight world championship bout in 2000.

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That is such an intimate setting.

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Trading in the traveling truck exhibition for a more intimate indoor setting, the real production Full HD 3D televisions are available and on display, along with glasses, Blu-ray players plus a few other products for good measure.

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The historic 33-room Vanderbilt Grace in Newport, Rhode Island, is no stranger to wedding buyouts, averaging four a year due to its intimate size and elegant setting.

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However stunning and gracious the setting, Cliff House is more suited to long, intimate lunches than to dinners for a dozen guests.

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