Being brought up through a civil war made him appreciate the fortunate position he was in compared to many of his fellow countrymen.

他在内战中长大，这让他了解自己跟很多同胞相比，是多么的幸运。

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Mr. Jones's planned actions have put the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida in a delicate position.

琼斯先生的有计划行动已经将佛罗里达州的美国公民自由协会处在一个微妙的处境。

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He got a permanent position in the Civil Service.

他得到了一个永久性的文官职位。

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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said it was his party's position to extend civil partnerships to everybody, irrespective of their sexuality but the current bill could not be derailed.

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As noted by the House Judiciary Committee in 1970, Congress has recognized that Federal judges must be held to a different standard of conduct than other civil officers because of the nature of their position and the tenure of their office.

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Companies will be able to ask applicants for jobs what their position is on issues such as civil partnerships or sexual counselling for gay couples, and refuse them the post if their religious beliefs would prevent them from doing the work.

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