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They were American and had learned Mandarin as part of their education, but went to lower-ranked US law schools.
Discourse.net: Encouraging Students to Take Foreign Language Courses 2009
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As some lower-ranked colleges try to game the system in order to improve their scores, they essentially try to follow a roadmap driven by the magazine's methodology.
Jeff Selingo: Want a Cheaper, Better College Experience? Stop the Rankings and Let Go of Tradition Jeff Selingo 2011
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On average, then, students get placed in lower-ranked economics departments than the ones in which they are trained, resulting in what I call Startz's Law.
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Emory swim coach John Howell says he only recruits against D-I and Ivy League teams and schedules most meets against lower-ranked D-I teams.
Prepare to Lose to a Nerd School Hannah Karp 2011
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Competition has intensified since the start of the financial crisis, with many of the lower-ranked banks bulking up staff and using new trading technologies to try to snag more business.
Deutsche Bank Maintains Top Ranking in Currencies Jessica Mead 2011
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Whatever starts there will be quickly followed by lower-ranked schools just so they can get published.
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Covered bonds are typically preferred by investors because they offer a claim on mortgages or public-sector loans held on a bank's balance sheet if the issuer becomes insolvent, offering more protection than lower-ranked unsecured debt.
Covered Bonds Take Cover Katy Burne 2011
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If any clubs fall foul of these rules the lower-ranked team in this case Roma would be excluded from the competition.
Liverpool could face a conflict of interest in Europe next season 2011
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"Fish Out of Water" (if he loses a match to a lower-ranked opponent); "Fish Fried" (if he gets blown out); "Fish Swims Up Stream" (if he wins but struggles); "Fish Going Along Swimmingly"…you get the idea.
This U.S. Open Story Brought to You By... Carl Bialik 2011
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Since 2008, it has raised the number of clay-court Futures tournaments for young, lower-ranked pros to 25 from 10.
Throwing Dirt at American Tennis Tom Perrotta 2011
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