Within each city though, the selection is limited because the company will only display hotels that it has vetted as being worthwhile in terms of the luxuriousness of the property.

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Two other Cleveland banking companies are also feeling the pressure, even though each is viewed as a potential bidder for National City.

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In each city I took on the role as a manager, though in different departments.

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