By using a stylus or finger, strokes appear smooth at any zoom level.

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This is also dynamic information that can change every minute, although it is better to consider it on a weekly or monthly level to smooth out localized fluctuations.

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The lesson is that diversification might help smooth out routine fluctuations, but under extreme conditions your risk level is likely to depend very much on the overall economic exposure of your holdings.

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And so we're trying to find this balanced approach in which we have a smooth glide path from 10 percent down to a more sustainable level, and I think that's what's reflected in this budget.

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When the discussion turns to nominal targeting, we can say Nominal Gross Domestic Income Level Targeting (NGDILT) ensures that total Wages and Profits grow at smooth steady rate.

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The system is unlikely to have a smooth ride into production, however, despite achieving what General Motors says is a very high level of reliability during the development stage.

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When Hannah meets up with a smooth-talking sex addiction counselor (a sly, polished performance by Maurice McRae) the farce level is ramped up considerably.

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