Unless there is a substantial reason why the two businesses work better together than apart that is.

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To have a chance at a majority, then, Democratic politicians need to give substantial numbers of ordinary people a reason to vote for them.

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"The difference with biometrics and the reason it presents a substantial threat is that if your passport is stolen, the government can reissue you a new passport number and you can move on with your life, " he tells CNN.

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And the reason it's big and substantial is because we got a big problem.

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The next biggest reason for contacting ChildLine is bullying - and there were substantial increases in calls about depression and mental health and problems with friends.

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One reason the U.S. and many other countries maintain substantial consular staff in the city is its role as a commercial hub for the region.

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Even if you never show a profit, you can claim your losses if you can show you had good reason to believe you might make money--a chance for a substantial profit in a speculative venture is enough--and adjusted your strategy or quit the business when it didn't pan out.

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His reason: It was decided that Merck had failed to adequately warn consumers and that Vioxx had been a substantial contributor to the man's heart attack.

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