Sam had been working his way through vincent lord's list of potential candidates to head the research institute .

萨姆一直在按文森特洛德提出的名单，寻找主持研究所工作的人选。

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Vincent had laid his plan bluntly in front of Sam.

文森特直截了当地把他的计划提到了萨姆面前。

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Sam Vincent, a retired NBA player who is serving as Smith's personal coach during his stay in China, said the argument has since been resolved, and that the two sides have worked out some compromises on Smith's living conditions.

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