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And by culturally, I mean, the touchstone of its once-lofty status -- the Huiyang cuisine, one of China's four original culinary styles, which when I tried it, was as tasty as it is underappreciated elsewhere in the country.
Chi Tung: China's Second Tier: Where Accidental Tourism Happens Chi Tung 2011
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He has seen his once-lofty approval ratings decline in the years since his last re-election in 2006, as Venezuelans have grown increasingly impatient with his government's handling of a high inflation, rampant crime rate and shortages of basic goods, housing and electricity.
Venezuela Candidate Backs Rival, Pressuring Chávez Ezequiel Minaya 2012
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The leaders also agreed to cut the once-lofty interest rates that the bailout fund charges and extend to as much as 30 years the maturities of the loans it provides.
Europe Launches a Massive Greek Bailout Charles Forelle 2011
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Barnes recently suspended its once-lofty dividend to free up more money to invest in digital strategies.
Liberty Could Open New Chapter With Barnes Nat Worden 2011
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And by culturally, I mean, the touchstone of its once-lofty status -- the Huiyang cuisine, one of China's four original culinary styles, which when I tried it, was as tasty as it is underappreciated elsewhere in the country.
Chi Tung: China's Second Tier: Where Accidental Tourism Happens Chi Tung 2011
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Sony is still far from regaining its once-lofty status.
At Sony, 'Turbocharger' Drives to Cut Costs Daisuke Wakabayashi 2010
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Sony is still far from regaining its once-lofty status.
'Transformation Officer' Keeps Sony's Eye on Prize Daisuke Wakabayashi 2010
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Sony is still far from regaining its once-lofty status.
At Sony, 'Turbocharger' Drives to Cut Costs Daisuke Wakabayashi 2010
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Iran is greatly curbing its once-lofty ambitions to become a major liquefied natural-gas exporter, a reversal that energy executives and analysts tie to the country's difficulty accessing Western technology amid fresh international sanctions.
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Sony is still far from regaining its once-lofty status.
At Sony, 'Turbocharger' Drives to Cut Costs Daisuke Wakabayashi 2010
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