David has two strings to his bow; if his career in politics falls through, he can fall back on his law practice.

戴维已经做好两手准备，假如在政界失败，他可以重操旧业——当律师。

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But even if FERC ultimately falls far short of the full recoveries it seeks, the warning shot has sounded across the proverbial bow.

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