Admiral Mullen says while comparisons between Iraq and Afghanistan are not perfect, some lessons learned in Iraq in recent years can apply.

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While Chinese movie makers have been prolific in recent years, now the Chinese are becoming avid movie goers and there's a boom in movie production.

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And in recent years, he has stayed in a tent while attending some international meetings.

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While Iran in recent years has claimed more than 12 million in the ranks of the group, Middle East experts put the figure closer to 300, 000 -- though they concede it's difficult to quantify a sprawling militia that has full-time and reservist cadres.

CNN: Feared Basij militia has deep history in Iranian conflict

Berezovsky's finances had been in decline in recent years while he was in exile.

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While Slim lived in recent years with his family in Nebraska, "Chicago was always like home to him, " his manager said.

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