In a backhanded way, I think a lot of my energy and strength comes from my campaigning.

我认为我许多的精力都间接来自于我的竞选活动。

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The disobedience happens in a rather backhanded way.

有趣的是，这种违背，以一种令人讽刺的方式发生。

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The Supreme Court first addressed the struggle over money and politics in a peculiar, almost backhanded way.

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Although even commission-based agents can serve their clients in unique ways, product commissions seem a backhanded way to acquire comprehensive wealth management.

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This has the charm of simplicity, but it might prove a backhanded way of legitimising current dodges, such as trousering second-home money while dossing with family members.

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