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  • That's why we think it's an appropriate task for NASA to undertake -- a high-risk, potentially high-payoff technology.

    Why the Moon? Here's Why. - NASA Watch 2009

  • That's why we think it's an appropriate task for NASA to undertake -- a high-risk, potentially high-payoff technology.

    Why the Moon? Here's Why. - NASA Watch 2009

  • It allows freedom to pursue high-risk/high-payoff projects, projects that take many years or decades to complete, etc.

    Tenure, a dull roar GamesWithWords 2010

  • Sometimes I think the most high-payoff grammatical concepts we can teach our students are voice and transitivity - not so they can avoid the passive voice, but so they will have the language to understand explanations of what's gone so horribly wrong with their verb constructions.

    Ferule & Fescue Flavia 2009

  • · Department of Energy: $1.9 billion for basic research into the physical sciences including high-energy physics, nuclear physics, and fusion energy sciences and improvements to DOE laboratories and scientific facilities. $400 million is for the Advanced Research Project Agency - Energy to support high-risk, high-payoff research into energy sources and energy efficiency.

    Stimulus Bill Draft Circulated By Dems: Full Text 2009

  • Rendell and Sebelius have obvious appeals, though being a woman is a double-edged sword in this thing, so while that may be a potential high-payoff option, it is also high risk.

    Could Webb's Writings On Civil War Hurt Veep Chances? 2009

  • • Department of Energy: $1.9 billion for basic research into the physical sciences including high-energy physics, nuclear physics, and fusion energy sciences and improvements to DOE laboratories and scientific facilities. $400 million is for the Advanced Research Project Agency – Energy to support high-risk, high-payoff research into energy sources and energy efficiency.

    Stimulating! John 2009

  • The reason is: Breakout innovations are high-risk and high-payoff.

    Preparing for the Recovery 2009

  • It needs to be reformed so that it encourages investment in high-integrity carbon offsets in a small number of high-payoff areas.

    Michael Levi: How to Make a Climate Deal 2009

  • · Department of Energy: $1.9 billion for basic research into the physical sciences including high-energy physics, nuclear physics, and fusion energy sciences and improvements to DOE laboratories and scientific facilities. $400 million is for the Advanced Research Project Agency - Energy to support high-risk, high-payoff research into energy sources and energy efficiency.

    SUMMARY: AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT 2009

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