Phil Smith is one of a growing number of people turned down for visas on the basis of a "serious mental or physical disorder that could cause harm to himself or others."

因为“严重的精神或身体疾病，可能导致伤害到自己或他人。” 这一原因而增加的被拒签人数中，菲尔-史密斯是其中的一个。

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Fears that the package could be watered down - or that Tremonti may not be around to see them through - contributed to a growing sense of unease among investors.

外界担心赤字削减计划会缩水，或者说Tremonti很难看到这项计划得到通过，投资人正在增长的不安情绪可能促使他下台。

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Around the world, trees are often cut down to clear land for bigger farms or more homes for growing populations.

在世界各地，树木经常被砍伐，为更多农田或为日益增长的人口建造房屋提供土地。

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The choice came down to growing our support team or continuing the installation measures we were currently using.

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Whether they are looking to build muscle or slim down, consumers are exhibiting a growing appetite for protein-rich snacks.

WSJ: Krave, Perky Jerky and Others Remake Beef Jerky as a Healthy Protein Snack

There is no question that the blogosphere, fast-growing as it is, has yet to nail down one way to measure itself or gauge its activity.

WSJ: America's Newest Profession: Blogging – Mark Penn, WSJ.com