Price laid out the eight steps to an impressive on-the-spot reply, which, in business, refers to a clear, concise answer that provides just enough of the right information to satisfy the questioner.

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The officials believe that such drastic steps may be the price to get the Germans to drop their resistance to pooling debt through eurobonds.

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The potential flood of new shares could further depress the company's stock price, though the company took steps this past week to reassure investors.

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