This produces a characteristic wiggle on a graph, a so-called power spectrum, which can then be matched against theoretical expectation.

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It is hard to argue against the expectation that the long-term trend in devices that use chips like those made by INTC is on a strong upward trend.

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To the surprise of many, and against the expectation of a lot of commentators, the Supreme Court had ruled that the Affordable Care Act - "Obamacare" to its detractors - was constitutional.

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