Even though I have a profound amount of respect and admiration for several of the committee members, they clearly believe that both men are not Hall of Famers.

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Before the convention, voter ignorance about Mr Gore had been profound, even though he had been in the public eye for years.

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If true, this argument has profound implications for policymakers (though Mr Mandel does not spell them out).

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Downs had been, though, no one had a more profound impact on Robinson's life than Branch Rickey, whose religious devotion was such that he didn't attend baseball games on Sundays.

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Recent events show, though, that events in an otherwise marginalized region can have a profound effect on Americans.

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And though many people were only vaguely aware of it at the time, communication technology itself was undergoing profound change.

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Sadly, though, that spirit is too often absent when tackling the long-term, but no less profound issues facing our country and the world.

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Though the choreographic details of Mr. Williams' dance up until this point seem more predictable than profound, the unleashed fabric magically caps this show.

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Interfering with these elements does profound damage, so reducing interference to faith, fire and focus is probably the most effective, though least recognized, way you can improve performance in your business or personal life.

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