In one way, Microsoft is on weak ground.

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Two teams of engineers, one funded by the state of Louisiana and one based at the University of California, Berkley, have previously put the blame on the Army Corps of Engineers and on a weak layer of ground below the canal walls.

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As a result, Qwest's been left on shaky ground, too weak to stand on its own and desperately in need of a partner.

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It is especially weak in areas relating to the definition of ground water resources, yet it states that no significant impacts to water resources are expected.

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But if the euro strengthens and economies remain weak, then the case for a rate cut will gain ground again.

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As it is, Mr Ocalan's lot may be militarily weak but they have done what all guerrilla groups need to do: they have survived on the battlefield while gaining ground in diplomacy.

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Apple Inc has cut orders for LCD screens and other parts for the iPhone 5 this quarter due to weak demand, the Nikkei reported on Monday, in a further sign the U.S. firm is losing ground to Asian smartphone rivals.

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