He persevered in the face of active discouragement from those around him.

面对周围人们的打击，他锲而不舍。

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The largest active region seen on the sun since 2005 has rotated to the center of the sun's face, as seen from earth-which means any eruptions it produces will be aimed right at us.

从地球上看，曾在2005年观测到的太阳上最大的活跃区，现已旋转到了其表面的中心位置。这意味着，它所引起的任何喷发都将直接指向地球。

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He reiterated his denial that the FARC are active in his country. That flies in the face of overwhelming evidence.

他再次否认FARC游击队在委内瑞拉境内活动，公然违抗压倒性的证据。

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We recall that the profit markup on data roaming is an unbelievable 1, 400, 000%, and that a healthy, functioning market can sustain profit markups of 5% to 10% in the face of active competition.

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It is significant that the value of Talisman shares have fallen by more than 20% during the past few months in the face of an active disinvestment campaign supported by many of the signatories of the December 9 letter, and following media reports on Talisman's involvement in Sudan.

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Thanks to a grand jury, Finn has the honor of being the first active U.S. bishop to face criminal charges in the scandal.

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