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  • Straddling the genre of an art film and the generic program of a mainstream picture is a tricky equation.

    Karin Badt: Cannes Premiere: Gus Van Sant's Restless Too Calm Karin Badt 2011

  • FRANKFURT—Straddling its twin roles as a global investment-banking powerhouse and huge German lender, Deutsche Bank AG on Monday resolved months of indecision over its leadership by appointing two top executives to succeed CEO Josef Ackermann .

    Deutsche Names Two as Co-CEOs Laura Stevens 2011

  • Straddling Scenarios Some experts recommend that investors not lose their focus on the long term, regardless of economic forecasts.

    Inflation...or Deflation? Scott Patterson 2010

  • Straddling the genre of an art film and the generic program of a mainstream picture is a tricky equation.

    Karin Badt: Cannes Premiere: Gus Van Sant's Restless Too Calm Karin Badt 2011

  • Straddling the Yarra River, Melbourne boasts a European-style cafe culture of hidden coffee spots and restaurants as well as a passion for sport, including an annual Formula One grand prix, cricket, rugby and homegrown Aussie rules football.

    Melbourne Tops List of Best Cities Robb M. Stewart 2011

  • Straddling U.S. Highway 101, Forks is small, with about 3,200 residents.

    'Twilight' town death sparks Border Patrol debate 2011

  • Straddling the bike, I donned my helmet, because even a Mouser can get in a wreck.

    Crossed J.F. Lewis 2011

  • Straddling the Queens-Brooklyn border, Ridgewood has long been a bastion for immigrants and remnants of the old guard can still be seen today.

    Arts Scene Sprouts in Ridgewood, Queens Kavita Mokha 2012

  • Straddling Charlie, locking him with her thighs, she put a cool finger to his heart and asked, “What is it?”

    Three Stages of Amazement Carol Edgarian 2011

  • Straddling its twin roles as a global investment-banking powerhouse and huge German lender, Deutsche Bank resolved months of indecision over its leadership by appointing two top executives to succeed CEO Josef Ackermann

    Deals India: Morning News Roundup Deals India Staff 2011

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