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  • Generally from the Government; some kind of special privilege legislation, the sort of thing we are all chasing after-and I have done my full share of log-rolling.

    World Unrest 1926

  • Financial Institutions Participating in Generally Available Capital Access Programs:

    Matthew Yglesias » The New Compensation Regime 2009

  • Generally, that is the way it ended, in good humour and common love of a great game.

    The Ashes 2010-11: Barmy Army in raptures while Australia mourns 2011

  • It would be Wall Street, not government, that would, near the end of the 19th century, impose what are now called Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and demand quarterly and annual reports certified by independent accountants.

    Tracks Across America John Steele Gordon 2011

  • It would be Wall Street, not government, that would, near the end of the 19th century, impose what are now called Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and demand quarterly and annual reports certified by independent accountants.

    Tracks Across America John Steele Gordon 2011

  • Generally, that is why senators have a tough time getting elected. —

    Compromise Platform Draft Goes to Democratic Convention - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

  • Generally, that is a true statement, but with McCain, that is unlikely to be the case.

    Dylan Loewe: Pro and Condoleezza: McCain's VP Search 2008

  • The FDA allows the use of carbon monoxide on meat, poultry and seafood, putting it in a category called Generally Recognized As Safe.

    Target Seeks to Label Treated Meat 2007

  • The board's Chairman, Robert Herz, says the rules, known as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), are "too detailed," with "too many exceptions" and just plain "not good" for specific industries like insurance.

    Closing the GAAP 2007

  • The board's Chairman, Robert Herz, says the rules, known as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), are "too detailed," with "too many exceptions" and just plain "not good" for specific industries like insurance.

    Closing the GAAP 2007

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