The latter are vulnerable to the weak economy and, in the case of ethanol projects, a change in the underlying economics.

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Munroe's defence was weak by the latter stages of the fight as Nishioka's jab continued to break his guard but despite some more desperate moments for the Briton, he held on until the final bell.

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In the war of words between the Governors of Texas and California over the obvious advantages of the Texas business climate, the latter went nuclear and singled out Lubbock as the Texas weak spot.

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