The second is to take the ratings of the banks themselves on a stand-alone basis.

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Regardless, this company, on a stand-alone basis, could change the way cancer, diabetes, and other horrible diseases are treated if not cured.

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The set-top boxes will be sold either on a stand-alone basis, or as part of a package provided by internet service providers.

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In July, the company had surprised analysts by reporting a 58% jump in net earnings on a stand-alone basis for the first quarter.

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To be sure, it is possible an AMT extension will be passed early next year as part of a larger budget deal or on a stand-alone basis.

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Having received no acceptable offer after conducting an unprecedentedly open process with clearly articulated requirements, it is time for us to move forward on a stand-alone basis.

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Moffett adds that on a stand-alone basis, Sprint looks over-valued.

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We believe our offer represents a unique and compelling opportunity for Take-Two shareholders to maximize the value of their investment in the company, with materially lower risk than if Take-Two proceeds on a stand-alone basis.

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His first plan of action has been to announce the sale of the group's Initial Style Conferences division, which provides training and conference facilities in the UK, saying that its stand-alone operating basis made it easy to sell off.

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In effect the hand-held consumer GPS device market is crumbling as functionality that once required a stand-alone gizmo is incorporated on a widespread basis in smart phones.

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