The first of these is to keep the financial system working smoothly by ensuring that the banking system has enough liquidity.

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But it is hard to see his ingenious neo-medieval model working smoothly.

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At least as important is making sure that the computer keeps working smoothly as users fill up their hard disks or add new software.

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WMExperts is reporting an official statement released by the carrier claiming that GPS has remained locked down on many of its models simply because it hasn't met Verizon's "performance goals, " which granted, sounds like a crock -- but to Verizon's credit, they're the ones getting the phone calls when things aren't working smoothly, not the phone's manufacturer.

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Until recently, Japan's tiny corporate-bond market seemed to be working more smoothly.

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During your first few days of operation, you want them working together so smoothly that, to a guest, it looks like they've been working together for years.

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Mrs Fisher said the scheme had been working "really smoothly" so far.

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Certainly, the simple addition of bananas to the Starbucks mix seems to be working more, er, smoothly than the previous big innovation, the hot breakfast sandwich, which required bulky additional equipment and confused customers and baristas alike as to where the sandwich should change hands after heating.

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