The real reason Ford unexpectedly shrank back from Daewoo is that its due diligence was unearthing one problem after another.

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The hand extended to the trumpet shrank back.

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The UK shrank in the last two quarters, meaning it is back in recession.

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The federal work force shrank by 5, 000, while local governments cut back by 6, 000, mostly in education.

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