To its neighbours, China is such an important trade partner and competitor that they dare not let their currencies strengthen too far against the yuan.

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Jeff, whose job has been to figure out how to get the inventions made and then mass-produced, recalled how he confronted, at a trade show, a large competitor whom he said had ripped off the stroller.

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Space trades at a premium for if a message in the form of electrons has less distance to travel, one player can get their trade instruction in faster than a competitor.

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Trade Exchange's EBOT would be a competitor to this CME trading post in certain products.

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Unfortunately, intercepted communications can mean a significant loss of revenue for corporations that have unknowingly revealed trade secrets or business information that an agile competitor can exploit.

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We need a tax system that works for all Americans, along with a trade policy that allows us to be a strong global competitor in a manner that will not sacrifice our jobs.

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"We draw the line at agency reference to or reliance on Genentech trade secret and confidential commercial data and information to approve a competitor's product, " the petition states.

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Former Wales footballer and Strictly Come Dancing competitor Robbie Savage is aiming to move into the hotel trade.

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So if a senior, highly paid executive knows important trade secrets, you may be able to prevent him or her from working for your competitor, at least for a time.

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