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Competition based on strength of student demand and pricing of courses will put pressure on mid-ranking institutions to bring down fees or focus sharply on improving quality.

Two universities may opt out of state system 2011

But there is a second tier of less visible officials—including mid-ranking officers in the Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Basij paramilitary, and the regular police force—who bear similar responsibility and deserve punishment.

Behind the Islamic Republic's Bluster Shirin Ebadi 2011

Ganguly is an icon of Indian cricket whose tough, disciplined captaincy guided the national team from mid-ranking also-rans to the brink of their numerous recent achievements World Cup winners, World Twenty20 winners, world-ranked number one team in Tests.

This Is the Old Guys' IPL Richard Lord 2011

Competition based on strength of student demand and pricing of courses will put pressure on mid-ranking institutions to bring down fees or focus sharply on improving quality.

Two universities may opt out of state system 2011

The select committee's inquiry heard evidence that "mid-ranking" universities faced the greatest difficulties because they are likely to lose high-performing students to more prestigious institutions and cannot bid for extra places under the £7,500 margin.

University admissions could create two-tier system, committee warns 2011

And mid-ranking officers don't while away the hours scheming to take over the state.

The Libyan Apprentice Bret Stephens 2011

Throughout the Defense secretary's tenure, Mr. Gates worked to ensure his ideas were embraced not just by the top generals, but also mid-ranking and junior military officers, teaching classes at the service academies and giving speeches to the various war colleges.

Basic Training: How Gates Grew Julian E. Barnes 2011

Throughout the Defense secretary's tenure, Mr. Gates worked to ensure his ideas were embraced not just by the top generals, but also mid-ranking and junior military officers, teaching classes at the service academies and giving speeches to the various war colleges.

Basic Training: How Gates Grew Julian E. Barnes 2011

Associated Press Gayus Tambunan The suspicion is that the mid-ranking Mr. Gayus got special treatment in order to keep him from naming his corrupt superiors and clients.

Indonesia's Slide Into Corruption 2011

“Sam” himself was not someone destined for greatness, if you consider his professional achievements, which were essentially to be a mid-ranking naval bureaucrat and member of Parliment.

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