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Digg presents itself as a meritocracy -- or, at least, a democratic process for selecting the best stories.— Internet News
For decades, meritocracy has been a code-word to carry on as before.— Pickled Politics
Silicon Valley prides itself as a meritocracy - a place where people are judged less by ancestry than by ability.— AroundTheCapitol.com
We believe that open source also creates a meritocracy, an environment where everyone can contribute, and ideas are adopted and rewarded based on their merit.— LXer Linux News
Bring in meritocracy, specialisation and enhance the Special Task Forces— IntelliBriefs

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