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  • Bob asked me to come along to photograph the event ... and kill if he didn't feel comfortable shooting if a less-than-ideal opportunity presented itself.

    Our Most Popular Big-Game Rounds 2010

  • At the University of Pennsylvania's Pennsylvania Hospital, surgery is postponed when possible for patients who arrive with less-than-ideal red-blood counts so they can be treated to bolster their hemoglobin, said Charles Bridges, the hospital's chief of cardiothoracic surgery.

    An Overused Step in Heart Surgery Ron Winslow 2010

  • There's no doubt Jesse Stone, a troubled cop fleeing the big city, is a less-than-ideal fit for a tiny New England enclave — just as Tom Selleck's Jesse Stone is a tough match for a broadcast climate that has little interest in movies, particularly those that attract an older audience.

    Critic's Corner weekend 2009

  • Bob asked me to come along to photograph the event ... and kill if he didn't feel comfortable shooting if a less-than-ideal opportunity presented itself.

    Our Most Popular Big-Game Rounds 2010

  • And while I admit that there's a large population out there that conduct business in less-than-ideal ways, it's also true that there are a host of reputable and accomplished real estate agents check out my firm's website for examples out there who will guide you through the process with ease, efficiency, compassion and professionalism.

    Nick Segal: 5 Key Questions to Ask Your Potential Real Estate Agent Before Hiring Nick Segal 2011

  • Bradley Ambrose/EPA A less-than-ideal biking surface in Christchurch.

    Heavy Snow Hits New Zealand 2011

  • A large proportion of females, however, wind up with unattractive males of below-average quality, according to a new study that also found such less-than-ideal relationships raise female stress levels.

    Women: Settling For Less May Mean More Stress msnbc.com 2011

  • A large proportion of females, however, wind up with unattractive males of below-average quality, according to a new study that also found such less-than-ideal relationships raise female stress levels.

    Women: Settling For Less May Mean More Stress msnbc.com 2011

  • Although isolated and troubled during his time at Wesleyan, Deez was able to emerge from his less-than-ideal college experience with nourishment for his growing songwriting talent.

    Taryn Haight: A Darwinian Evolution: Introducing Darwin Deez Taryn Haight 2011

  • Democrats also questioned whether the stakes were raised too high by the quirks of a special election and redistricting, which produced a less-than-ideal Democratic candidate, a career local lawmaker best known as the son of a former speaker of the Assembly.

    Victory for Turner Shakes City Democrats Jacob Gershman 2011

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