But its power over Internet and wireless communications has long been questioned.

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"For me,the best health news of the previous decade is the fact that the long overdue influenza pandemic has been so moderate in its impact .

VOA: standard.2010.01.18

China has long been listed as a "country of particular concern" by the State Department for its record on religious freedom, as has U.S.Persian Gulf ally Saudi Arabia.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

Its been a long road with only a very modest return to date.

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But its learning curve has been painfully long, its manners uncouth and its coalition partners loutish.

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Barnet FC has been trying to leave its current Underhill home for a decade and the Copthall venue has long been its preferred choice.

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