But whatever the system, the best schools will find ways of getting their candidates to do well.

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"The spikes we experience from time to time may be related to increased reporting after a particularly terrible attack, but whatever the reason, we have some of the best detectives in the world assigned to finding the assailants, " he said.

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But whatever happens, setting unrealistic new aspirations is probably not the best way to remain in business.

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Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy has said 500 people were killed in 2012, but whatever the precise number of fatalities, honesty from the media is needed for the best solutions to be found.

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Certainly there are times when the damage is done and recompense cannot be made, but good employees do their very best to repair whatever damage has been done to the best of their ability.

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But he is determined to make sure she goes to the best school for her, whatever the cost.

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But I also believe that at its best, the free market has never been a license to take whatever you want, however you can get it.

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