Detectives had been staking out the house for several weeks.

侦探们已对这所房子监视了几个星期。

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By staking out ground to the left of Simpson-Bowles, Mr Obama may succeed in moving the debate back to the centre.

通过表明赞同辛普森·鲍尔斯委员会中靠左的立场，奥巴马先生也许能成功地让辩论回到中心位置。

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They are staking out the ground for a new football pitch.

他们正在用桩标出新足球场场地。

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But gradually Chinese visitors began staking out a grand tour of their own design.

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Art and music are also staking out a place in the film industry and becoming increasingly present at Sundance.

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It can only be won by staking out clear positions, plain speaking, and trusting that the majority of voters agree.

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