The Arabs' more benevolent monarchs, notably in Morocco, Jordan and Gulf states such as Qatar and Bahrain, are moving tentatively towards more representative forms of government, though none is likely soon to give up final power.

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And give up soon after.

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One group may give up too soon -- the other may not know when to quit.

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According to Halvorson, our lack of self confidence in our abilities causes us to give up too soon.

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"I didn't completely see that coming, " he said, before adding that he didn't anticipate business users would give up PCs soon.

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Most important of all, don't give up too soon.

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Having seized tablet-computing's crown, Steve Jobs, Apple's determined boss, isn't likely to give it up any time soon.

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And we believe that this compromise, while not perfect, achieves that, and that while on the issue of tax reform and entitlement reform the can is kicked a little bit down the road, the fact is that the legislation forces action on this very soon, the committee must report out by Thanksgiving, Congress must give an up or down vote by Christmas.

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Most divorces require spouses to part with some of their property, but in Connecticut, a soon-to-be ex-husband and wife are being asked to give up more than just investments, cars, TVs, kids, and pets.

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Soon after the ruling, media outlets began to unveil some of give-and-take between the justices leading up to the decision.

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