" He said his actions "absolutely deserve a stiffer sentence.
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The more valuable the stolen item, the stiffer the punishment.
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Sticking to the jab and the occasional stiffer counter punch.
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Under the new law, the culprits could receive stiffer punishment.
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In fact, he says the tariffs should be even stiffer.
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Landlords who illegally evict tenants will also face stiffer penalties.
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Warmer this afternoon, but the wind will get even stiffer.
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From his view, stiffer prison penalties deter crime, keeping Americans safe.
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That would also require the company to meet stiffer listing requirements.
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For foreign relations, though, it'll be met with much stiffer resistance.
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Making something lighter and stiffer means you can be more efficient.
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That in turn prompted calls from local officials for stiffer sentencing.
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Suniva argues that stiffer tariffs would add yet more manufacturing jobs.
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Singapore, meanwhile, faces stiffer competition from exchanges in the surrounding region.
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Another imposed stiffer punishments on people who shine lasers at aeroplanes.
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It faces stiffer competition than it did, but margins are healthy.
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But there's no evidence that stiffer penalties have reduced drug overdoses.
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As Ollie's expands into new states, it will face stiffer competition.
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Mass protests erupted, forcing the government to respond with stiffer penalties.
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The upshot is an internal environment that is drier and stiffer.
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The new information could compel Olympic officials to issue stiffer penalties.
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From his perspective, stiffer prison penalties deter crime, keeping Americans safe.
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"Throughout the entire process I remember my neck just getting stiffer and stiffer and between the shock of everything and being [soaking] wet from rolling through the water-filled ditch I couldn't stop shaking," he reveals.
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In the longer term that should spell stiffer competition for foreign drugmakers.
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With Apple now backing Uber's prime competitor, the challenge is even stiffer.
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This damaged tissue can die and is replaced with stiffer scar tissue.
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Successful convictions are rare: just 26 individuals received stiffer sentences in 2015.
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When the seas are cooler, stiffer crosswinds help to break hurricanes down.
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Stiffer competition may come from titans in tech like Alphabet or Amazon.
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The cost to his family, however, would be considerably stiffer this time.
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His support for stiffer responses to Russia could endear him to Republicans.
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Floating panels, for example, can face stiffer wind than land-based arrays.
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That should be enough to call for stiffer regulatory penalties on Facebook.
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If you want the stiffer NISMO model, you have to spend $210,740.
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Other staffers have paid stiffer prices for their personal conduct on Twitter.
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The jury delivered a stiffer sentence to Gallagher than the prosecution had requested.
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THe GS275's new deck hinges feel noticeably stiffer and sturdier than before.
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It will also set out stiffer penalties for violators of food safety standards.
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In animals, they dehydrate so that muscles become stiffer and harder, appearing larger.
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They have old laws in place that allow prosecutors to pursue stiffer penalties.
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And competition is stiffer than ever in the age of Uber and Lyft.
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The Senate version of the plan is expected to face a stiffer challenge.
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Green Dot believes stiffer competition from neobanks is hurting its customer acquisition attempts.
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The further west on the route, the stiffer the resistance to the plan.
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Now it must deal with stiffer competition created by the mergers and acquisitions.
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Mr. Noor was acquitted of second-degree murder, which carries a stiffer penalty.
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The i153271532726s will also come with a stiffer suspension and wider 0002724-inch wheels.
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Stiffer state-level penalties would still be unpopular, but at least they'd work better.
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There have been calls for stiffer suspensions for pitchers who throw at batters intentionally.
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I love shopping locally but the prices are definitely stiffer than normal grocery stores.
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Moreover, stiffer competition and waning macroeconomic conditions pose a serious threat to Groupon's profitability.
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Bowden, however, appears to think that the incident shows broadband companies need stiffer regulations.
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Not without Airbnb taking a far stiffer stance on commercial hosting on its platform.
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Why do soft materials seem to become stiffer when you punch holes in them?
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Then, you could face the boss again, and it was always a stiffer challenge.
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Congress must impose stiffer penalties to stop these sacred items from being lost forever.
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Mr. Moon warned that Pyongyang would face stiffer sanctions if it resumed weapons tests.
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The type cover also feels a little bit stiffer, but that's hard to quantify.
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In the Senate, some privacy hawks are already preparing legislation demanding stiffer reforms. Sens.
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And yet, it is far from clear that stiffer penalties alone are the solution.
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They're stiffer compared to the precise and zippy transport pod I showed up in.
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A stiffer charge of making a false threat of terrorism was dismissed under the deal.
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Activists fear the report will again risk delaying adoption of stiffer warnings on the packs.
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The attorney-general is mulling stiffer sentences, including caning, for people who leak government secrets.
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Fluorocarbon is a newer, stiffer, more resistant fishing line that's almost invisible in the water.
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In the case of the MacBook, it also meant more shallow and stiffer tactile feedback.
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Ms. Murkowski told reporters that she returned to the Senate with a "stiffer, straighter" spine.
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Stiffer competition from firms across the continent means that shoppers get better and cheaper stuff.
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This time, he was charged in federal court, where sentences for gun crimes are stiffer.
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Ideally, you would train in the Tempos and PR (personal record) in the stiffer Elites.
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Businesses evade stiffer rules by moving elsewhere, hindering national aspirations to improve in these areas.
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Sony offers even stiffer competition with its RX line of compact point-and-shoot cameras.
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Without a stiffer penalty, he thinks many of those customers are likely to drop coverage.
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And under the GDPR data controllers will also face far stiffer penalties for failing to comply.
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Uber has faced stiffer regulatory hurdles in Europe over the last few years than anywhere else.
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A recent review of the semiconductor industry called for a stiffer response to China's market distortions.
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Small Town's president added that soaring sales and stiffer competition are indicative of a bigger trend.
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An alternative, stiffer test (which works well under certain assumptions) is to compare investment and profits.
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Smith may face an altogether stiffer challenge in renegotiating Air France union contracts, aviation experts warn.
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Lighthizer's letter also said a rework would include stiffer enforcement of the three-nation trade agreement.
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Zipcar is facing stiffer competition from Car2Go and automakers Finally, Zipcar is ironing that all out.
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The red voxels in the animals represent soft elements, while the cyan voxels are stiffer materials.
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The language does not provide clarity regarding the actual crimes, for which it creates stiffer penalties.
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In the long term, stiffer arteries can increase the risk for cardiovascular events, dementia, and death.
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Like other European insurers, Generali has had to cope with falling investment returns and stiffer competition.
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Bautista Agut will face stiffer opposition on Monday when he plays Croatia's seventh seed Marin Cilic.
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Intel also has struggled with production issues and stiffer competition from its rivals AMD and Nvidia.
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Such bold plans will run up against stiffer competition and trade-war-related pressures in 2019.
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Rachel Willis-Sorensen, though a stiffer character as the Countess, rose to her big arias beautifully.
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Marketplaces still face stiffer FDI rules, potentially enabling single brands to offer a better shopping experience.
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Londoners are keener on sandwich lunches, which means stiffer competition in that part of the market.
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She warned that he could face stiffer disciplinary action if he violates the Hatch Act again.
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The competition has gotten a LOT stiffer, with many new talented constructors having upped their game.
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Pain discourages people from moving, which makes matters worse as muscles get weaker and joints stiffer.
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She has not won a Grand Slam title since 2017 and her competition is getting stiffer.
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The Trump White House wants to see stiffer diplomatic and economic sanctions levied against North Korea.
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Perhaps, faced with the prospect of going back to war, the FARC's leaders will accept stiffer punishments.
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Worse, the interior is home to stiffer soils over unbroken bedrock, so shaking is felt more intensely.
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The measure would very likely face a stiffer challenge in the Senate, which is run by Republicans.
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Even failed attempts to travel to Syria and join ISIS have led to much stiffer prison sentences.
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The new directive tightens Europe's data protection rules, and includes stiffer penalties for companies breaching the rules.
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Even failed attempts to travel to Syria and join ISIS have earned defendants much stiffer prison sentences.
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A little stiffer, a little grayer, but his spinebuster still looked and sounded like a million bucks.
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The N.H.L. stopped short, however, of describing the hit as charging, which could have carried stiffer discipline.
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Woods struggled at times with a new driver that has a stiffer shaft than his previous version.
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SAUSAGE EGG AND CHEESE BAGEL, $4.39 — McDonald's sausage usually seems to fare better against stiffer sandwich buns.
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That makes them stiffer than the keys on previous Stealths (and a lot of other laptops too).
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He called for stiffer sanctions and demanded that the North dismantle the program before any talks begin.
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The stiffer plastic bodies also transfer more stress to the zippers, which can lead to catastrophic failures.
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As for whether the stiffer penalties have curbed thefts, officials said it was too soon to tell.
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Stiffer penalties for data leaks and breaches will cause firms to lock down their platforms more tightly.
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But he would encounter much stiffer opposition to such proposals in Washington, where Republicans control the Senate.
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What followed was a rise in incarceration, driven in part by (but not entirely) stiffer drug sentences.
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But the standard of proof for a "reasonable fear" of being returned to Mexico is much stiffer.
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Mind you, this went down in Fulton County, GA where drug laws are way stiffer than Cali.
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Existing laws banned most of these practices, but the new act introduced stiffer penalties, including lifetime jail sentences.
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The 2020 car will get stiffer rear bushings, which equal better grip, and new dampers for ride comfort.
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Spreading insults and hate-speech online would also carry stiffer sentences, reflecting the "unlimited reach" of such comments.
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Nine Chairman Peter Costello said the board would adopt a stiffer risk assessment process and tighter financial controls.
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It also faces stiffer competition for its Hero range of wearable action cameras from advances in smartphone technology.
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Hemsworth is charming, even if Chastain (as his once and future lover) is stiffer than Freya's ice walls.
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Suge's sentence is stiffer than a typical voluntarily manslaughter because he had a prior felony conviction in 1997.
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The faster the wave, the stiffer your arteries are, in turn indicating an increased risk of health issues.
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America, he says, is likely to start meting out stiffer punishments, even if that risks friction with China.
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We believe a Hillary win would create even stiffer headwinds and more regulation for the financial services industry.
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The challenge is made stiffer by the fact the Pentagon is facing an Iranian challenge on multiple fronts.
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In trying to tamp down violent crime, Superintendent Johnson has repeatedly urged stiffer sentences for certain violent criminals.
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Asian shares fell on Tuesday as investors dumped high-flying US technology shares on fears of stiffer regulation.
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It includes trying to stay relaxed as you fall; the stiffer you are, the more likely an injury.
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Let's examine where steel prices are, where they were and how they might react to stiffer trade restrictions.
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Competition is stiffer along Broadway in the Uptown neighborhood of Oakland, where the second Locol arrived in May.
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The previous conviction could mean a stiffer sentence if he's convicted in Trinity's killing, according to court records.
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There should be stiffer fines, lengthy prison terms and more police officers who can stop this barbaric practice.
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Now Mr. Sanders is facing much stiffer competition for those voters, including from Ms. Gabbard and Mr. Yang.
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The administration is also proposing stiffer penalties for high-intensity drug traffickers, including the death penalty for some.
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Regulations are stiffer in the U.S., the person clarified, but legally the launch was clear to move forward.
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An enhancement provision in state law allows for stiffer penalties for convictions when offenses are motivated by prejudice.
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SEATTLE — Amazon held off stiffer competition for online shoppers during the holiday season, once again increasing its sales.
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While Cornell said traffic to its pharmacies has improved in recent quarters, it's facing stiffer competition from Wal-Mart.
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Earlier this month, North Korea conducted its sixth and most powerful nuclear test to date drawing stiffer U.N. sanctions.
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President Trump, like several previous presidents, has sought to deal with gangs through incarceration, stiffer prison sentences and deportation.
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Yovino's yearlong sentence, they've pointed out, is stiffer than some people receive in plea deals for committing sexual assault.
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Another gull with stiffer wingbeats comes over, I think, that's going to be a western gull, and it was.
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Steeh said he considered imposing a stiffer sentence, noting federal guidelines allowed for up to $2850 billion in fines.
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Many will rightly consider their extra rigidity and weight downsides, but I actually rather like having a stiffer cable.
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This has added to the challenge facing an industry that is already battling higher fuel prices and stiffer competition.
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Steeh said he considered imposing a stiffer sentence, noting federal guidelines allowed for up to $1.5 billion in fines.
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They're also facing stiffer competition than ever, so they need to keep on pumping out cars at all costs.
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Egypt and Uruguay ought to be stiffer tests, and the Russians will have to face both without Alan Dzagoev.
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More so than the previous generation uniforms that appear stiffer and required female flight attendants to solely wear skirts.
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The modern-dress costumes show the Russians in slightly stiffer formal wear, and the Poles in colorful, ragtag outfits.
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Streaming pioneer Netflix Inc acknowledged stiffer competition in the United States, where quarterly growth fell short of analyst estimates.
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The company that owns Landmark Gallery pleaded guilty this month to felony charges made stiffer under the 2014 law.
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Snap is facing stiffer competition than ever thanks to copycat products in the form of Facebook-owned Instagram Stories.
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She used the stiffer men's skis and several times over the years attempted to enter men's World Cup races.
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"A high fat diet is associated with stiffer arteries, which are associated with high blood pressure," Lackland said by email.
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Were dirty fuels to face stiffer taxes or road tolls to be increased, those additional costs would probably increase fares.
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Everything feels like it rattles a bit more thanks to that stiffer deck, slightly smaller wheels, and the shorter wheelbase.
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To meet the stiffer inspection requirements from importers, Brazil has raised its own standards for meat exported from the country.
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But, it was yet another smart boxing masterclass from Ward who clearly needs to face stiffer opposition to be challenged.
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It has arrested unlicensed traditional healers and imposed stiffer penalties on "albino hunters" and those who trade in body parts.
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It introduced stiffer sentences for those convicted of sexually abusing children—including execution, chemical castration and 20-year jail sentences.
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Schmidt has been outspoken about the importance of more skilled immigration — while the Trump administration has advocated for stiffer oversight.
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She is expected to identify stiffer gun control laws as a priority, setting up a clear contrast with Mr. Trump.
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CPREA would create stiffer data collection and targeting regulations and set up a new state agency to handle regulatory matters.
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Are their defensive numbers a mirage or will they hold up against stiffer competition when games actually start to matter?
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Hayne's final report due in February could recommend charges, stiffer penalties and sweeping reform of Australia's highly profitable financial sector.
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Microsoft is redesigning its Office productivity apps to make them easier to use, as it faces stiffer competition from Google.
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The Kurdish flag was raised in Nawaran, the first village, but resistance in the next town, Borima, was much stiffer.
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LSU figures to get a much stiffer challenge next Saturday when it faces preseason No. 10 Texas in Austin, Texas.
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After Harvey showed promise in spring training this year, his arm got stiffer and "his stuff went backwards," Eiland said.
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Airlines and airport operators are looking to drone registries, geo-fencing technology and stiffer penalties for operating drones near airports.
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Duplantis uses fiberglass poles that are longer and stiffer, and held with a higher grip, than other high school vaulters.
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Other demographics heavily in favor of stiffer laws include voters under 35 (72%), women (76%), blacks (77%) and Hispanics (73%).
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The company, last valued at $31 billion in 2017, has grown to rival the hotel industry, but competition is getting stiffer.
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With a grand jury on the case, her misdemeanor counts of assault and reckless endangerment could be upgraded to stiffer charges.
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Crack offenders have for years faced stiffer penalties than offenders of powder cocaine, even though the two substances are molecularly similar.
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Lave, who also favored a higher standard, said she incorrectly expected victims advocates to be opposed to stiffer due process protections.
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Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton, while facing a much stiffer challenge than expected, still has the support of a majority of primary voters.
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Stiffer rules are also needed to thwart passport-buyers whose aim is to evade tax on money that was lawfully earned.
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The USWNT is the No. 246 team in the world and the defending champs, but the competition is stiffer than ever.
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The Nike Epic React's upper is made from a stiffer version of their classic FlyKnit fabric, but it's still very comfortable.
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While the first Surface Laptop is still one of the best laptop options around, this new model faces some stiffer competition.
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It introduced stiffer penalties for businesses that hire foreigners without work permits and for those who help such people get jobs.
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But a problem they have faced is that while carbon fiber is stiffer and lighter than aluminum, it is more expensive.
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That's reflected in stiffer suspension settings that give it a harsher ride, said Gabe Shenhar, an auto tester for Consumer Reports.
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It just hasn't kept growing and improving the way that cheaper rivals have, and now Apple finds itself facing stiffer competition.
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A European trade body recently cited "stiffer competition" from Chinese rivals as one of the main anxieties felt by European brands.
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Bradshaw and the ATP later determined that he had committed "a major offense," which opened up the possibility of stiffer penalties.
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Costco's stock has fallen 13% over the last five days after it said stiffer competition in the grocery industry squeezed margins.
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"Because of that, as you get higher, wooden buildings counter-intuitively have to be stiffer than steel or concrete," says Ramage.
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Chelsea face a stiffer task in the next round away to Everton who they beat in the 2009 FA Cup final.
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But these little drawings, carefully mounted on stiffer paper, indicate her innate genius and awareness, in the raw and in transition.
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You pull back the plastic, and the stiffer it is, the harder it springs back and the farther the pea goes.
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"It&aposs a longer, stiffer, coarser fiber," Levi&aposs head of global product innovation, Paul Dillinger, told Business Insider last year.
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Forget all this until Friday, when Rondo and the rest of the Lakers are sure to face an even stiffer challenge.
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Harlan Strong, also 5, succeeded only in demonstrating that the competition is even stiffer on turf than it is on dirt.
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In a recent survey by Realmeter, a local pollster, over 40% said the government should mete out stiffer punishments to corrupt bosses.
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The company claims the material is lighter than carbon fiber and stiffer than Sitka spruce, the preferred material for the best soundboards.
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The money laundering charge is among the most serious Manafort faces, as it carries stiffer penalties and subjects him to asset forfeiture.
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Beyond a history of repeated missteps, the greater issue facing YouTube Music (2018 Edition) is stiffer competition in the music streaming space.
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Instead, he has hoped that increased economic pressure would draw Iran back to the negotiating table to craft a stiffer nuclear agreement.
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So Mac's trying to get this pool noodle out of his pool, but his joints are stiffer than an icicle in January.
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Shopping mall owners in China also face higher business cyclicality than in Hong Kong as competition is stiffer because of greater supply.
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The company still faces a number of near-term threats that could impact earnings, including stiffer competition and a heavy debt burden.
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The SEC backed away from a stiffer charge of securities fraud that would barred him from holding office at a public company.
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The Hong Kong flag carrier cited factors such as the strong Hong Kong dollar, overcapacity and stiffer competition from mainland Chinese carriers.
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Textured implants tend to be stiffer, and may be more ideal for people who want an implant with a more distinct shape.
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Typically, they get grouchier and stiffer, as they reject the egalitarianism that initially welcomed them into those communities when they were young.
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Zenefits is being investigated by regulators in several states, faces fines that could total millions of dollars and risks even stiffer penalties.
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It's made of a tougher, stiffer plastic and it has a short handle in the middle, which is surrounded by five compartments.
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They are losing their jobs because of a slowing domestic economy, rising costs and stiffer foreign competition — including from the United States.
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Lure anglers looking for a stiffer option will find Ugly Stik's Inshore Select model more amenable, but less likely to survive abuse.
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During the campaign, his security aides outlined plans to reduce jail time for some crimes, as well as stiffer controls on weapons.
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Brits, after all, are stereotypically known for their stiff upper lips and whatnot, and nobody's upper lip is stiffer than a royal's.
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But the Silicon Valley company has struggled with production issues and stiffer competition from archrival AMD, particularly in the data center market.
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The raised right hand is stiffer and less sensate than John the Baptist's, and overlit relative to his shaded cheeks and mouth.
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Republicans and Democrats in Congress have been working on legislation that would undermine that agreement and impose a stiffer punishment on ZTE.
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That's because Japan depends on exports and still has a lot of heavy industry that's facing stiffer competition from competitors like China.
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Those industries have long argued that stiffer regulations or taxes on cigarettes or sodas would disproportionately affect low-income and minority communities.
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The New Yorker article noted the irony that Mr. Schneiderman himself had written legislation that established stiffer penalties against those who strangle.
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The hit to noncompliant companies would be even stiffer than the penalty in a draft of her plan that circulated last week.
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And as other companies release their over-the-top TV viewing options and premium original video offerings, Netflix is facing stiffer competition.
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That means he could face a stiffer sentence, of up to 15 years in prison if found guilty in the Ladenburger case.
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An individual may believe he is selling heroin but may be prosecuted for selling heroin and fentanyl and given a stiffer sentence.
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The stiffer regions probably help create the distinct edges on the wombat poops as the waste moves through the gut, Yang proposes.
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Bugatti also fitted the Chiron Sport with a new suspension that's on average 10% stiffer than the system found on the existing.
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But Hurts arguably has stiffer competition than the two previous Oklahoma quarterbacks — Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield — faced in pursuit of the trophy.
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"Prosecuting them for multiple seizures has the potential of elevating their sentences to major crimes that bear much stiffer punishments," Wasser told Axios.
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Mr Johnson is likely to embrace a peculiar mixture of liberal causes (such as environmentalism) and populist ones (such as stiffer prison sentences).
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She carried out her royal duties differently from her older and stiffer in-laws: With Diana there was less formality, and more warmth.
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It remains unclear whether Facebook will simply absorb these ideas, as it did with Snapchat stories, or whether a stiffer challenge could emerge.
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The 13 people arrested in the Duque de Caxias refinery thefts were charged with forming a criminal enterprise, which also carries stiffer penalties.
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Mr Zucman thinks tax havens should be forced to be more transparent, and that institutions that facilitate tax evasion should face stiffer penalties.
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There are also more lasting worries: high household debt, a rapidly ageing population and stiffer competition from China in a range of industries.
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The slightly stiffer wings made for the X3s have a slight, sweeping outward curve to presses up against the folds of your ear.
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The AI beat the European Go champion last year, but Lee — a legend in the game — was seen as a far stiffer challenge.
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Breads with stiffer insides seemed to receive high marks for releasing aromatic compounds, and crusts seemed to release more aromatics than crumbs did.
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Swapping in a set of stiffer dampers would help tighten things up and maybe bring back a little of that original Eclipse spirit.
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Murkowski quickly established that she had returned to the Senate, as she told a reporter from The Hill, with a "stiffer, straighter" spine.
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The Center for American Progress, often called Clinton's government-in-waiting, highlighted the need for stiffer antitrust enforcement in a paper this June.
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Because there was more than one offense, prosecutors were able to indict her under a hate-crime statute and seek a stiffer sentence.
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At least 12 of those states have stiffer statutes on hazing, making it a felony if it results in death or serious injury.
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In other words, Miller is a financial industry lifer who detoured briefly into government to keep stiffer rules on the industry at bay.
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However, sources in November told Reuters that Moscow plans to impose stiffer fines on technology firms that fail to comply with Russian laws.
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Since this ultra-superglue bonds parts together all along the seam where they connect, not just in certain spots, the parts become stiffer.
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The Wegmans hummus was stiffer and creamier in texture, but the taste was completely unique and unlike any hummus we had ever tasted.
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Orgeron's offense will get a stiffer test on Saturday, when the Tigers visit No. 18 Florida and the top defense in the SEC.
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Ms Williams was one of the most accomplished competitors in the draw, but the unheralded Ms Rybarikova may prove an even stiffer test.
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This administration in recent months agreed to stiffer sanctions against Russia, even if it was only after Congress forced it to do so.
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Their bodies are notably stiffer than the average professional dancer, but they are here, they are boogieing, and they are ready for love.
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It reminds me a lot of LG's Gram line, but with a slightly stiffer body that should make it better for lap use.
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A prototype version, shown off at Arm's headquarters in Cambridge, looks like a stiffer-than-usual piece of tape festooned with circuit traces.
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Some Democrats are calling for stiffer regulations for the three credit bureaus, though top Republicans are reluctant to crack down on the industry.
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Upon receiving confirmation of the band hazing, she works to have the code of conduct amended to include stiffer penalties for violent behavior.
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But they have made it clear they have evidence to charge him with secretly lobbying for Turkey, crimes that carry a stiffer sentence.
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But fundamentally, for the Affordable Care Act to work as a mainstream insurance option, Congress is going to need to implement stiffer penalties.
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The gains came despite a sell off on Wall Street in the previous session triggered by concerns about stiffer regulation for social media companies.
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By Tuesday, the prosecutors announced that 14 people arrested for looting over the past 48 hours would face stiffer penalties allowed during a crisis.
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It gives police greater leeway to track and use surveillance on suspected gang members, and allows for stiffer sentencing once a crime is committed.
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Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) released an early draft of legislation today that would create substantially stiffer guidelines for the misuse of consumers' data.
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Unit completions are at a 10-year low, a situation JLL attributed to wariness on the part of developers, tightening liquidity and stiffer regulation.
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A much lighter and crispier consistency than some of the other stiffer chip offerings out there, kale felt and tasted like a snacking revelation.
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The real wildcard is Iran's reaction to the White House's move, which represents a stiffer posture but not an outright exit from the deal.
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For example, an influx of foreign-born laborers reduces the economic opportunities for laborers — all laborers now face stiffer competition in the labor market.
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In June, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also delayed the implementation of stiffer standards, put together by President Barack Obama's EPA, until February 2019.
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They stayed put on my lids, but I found them to be a little stiffer when applying than other formulas, though they're still creamy.
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This means classic CMBS lenders face stiffer competition when making new loans and one way of incentivizing borrowers is to offer interest-only loans.
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The Galaxy is also facing stiffer competition with the unveiling in Paris last week of Chinese rival Huawei's new flagship phone, the P30 Pro.
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JPMorgan Chase, the nation's largest bank by assets, trimmed $220 billion of assets last year, done, in part, in response to stiffer capital regulations.
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Those issues aside, the new keyboard is much more comfortable to type on compared to the flatter and stiffer feel of Apple's butterfly keyboard.
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The new arrangement is the latest sign that global technology companies are adjusting their business practices in Europe to account for stiffer regulations there.
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As in Germany, stiffer border controls were quickly introduced in Sweden and the numbers of new immigrants fell steeply, to about 23,000 this year.
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Seeking to enforce compliance with tampering and salary-cap circumvention, the NBA board of governors on Friday unanimously passed a number of stiffer measures.
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China's leaders can hardly be keen to put aside money for stiffer green policies while the economy is going through such a bumpy patch.
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Their goofy nature is also a perfect fit for Snapchat, and a reason they're tough for stiffer and older tech giants to convincingly copy.
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In the criminal case, Dallas County District Attorney Faith Johnson has said a grand jury could charge Guyger with a stiffer crime than manslaughter.
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Then since both a stiffer mandate and a public option would tend to reduce the average premiums, you could offer conservatives mildly stingier subsidies.
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With the benefit of stronger partisanship, weaker politicians and a 24/7 propaganda machine in Fox News, Mr Trump could count on stiffer Republican protection.
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Experts say the stiffer bureaucratic costs means the path to becoming an American could become a heavier burden for many cash-strapped would-be citizens.
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It's enough of a concern that conservationists like Jepsen, at the Xerces Society in Portland, want stiffer, disease-minded regulation of the commercial bee industry.
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Jackson denied that request, saying the government was relying on uncharged, noncriminal — albeit "inappropriate" — conduct by Wolfe in making the push for a stiffer sentence.
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While China's exports have been pretty resilient largely as firms front-loaded shipments to dodge stiffer U.S. duties, analysts see pressure building in coming months.
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The platform is said to be stiffer, offering better ride dynamics, and it is expected to have a better layout for future moves into electrification.
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For a car with a manual gearbox, the feel and action of the gear lever could become stiffer and more balky in regular daily operation.
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These much stiffer penalties for data mishandling are intended, by European lawmakers, to rework how digital businesses view information generated by and around their users.
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The new law imposes stiffer penalties on anyone without a gun-owner identification card who brings a gun into the state intending to sell it.
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Weak governance has long been a black mark against mainland Chinese companies and the Kangmei case has sparked calls for tougher oversight and stiffer punishments.
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Lesnar's move to stiffer competition coincided with his health issues so sadly we don't know how much of his decline was related to each factor.
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Australian banks have been vying to sell off their capital intensive assets amid stiffer bank capital rules aimed at protecting the sector from financial shocks.
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Under laws passed on Monday, home owners or landlords whose Singapore premises are used for prostitution now face stiffer penalties, including jail terms and fines.
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Cotton linked that effort with the rise of stiffer encryption algorithms that prevent even the manufacturer of a device from intercepting and decoding users' messages.
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Bahrain's public prosecutor said the stiffer sentence related to "crimes of promoting change to the political system by force", according to state news agency BNA.
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"Insides," his Domino début, marked a new beginning: Hopkins built stiffer, quicker beats, to draw out the unease that lurked within his seemingly serene compositions.
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Second, Mueller will be able to issue filings in support of a stiffer sentence that will include the key components of the case for collusion.
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But when the newspaper appealed to the Supreme Court, the justices threw out the Sullivan verdict and set a far stiffer standard for proving libel.
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They will face one of their stiffer challenges in that pursuit when they continue a three-game road trip at the Houston Rockets on Monday.
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It didn't always make Phipps the most popular man in the sport, especially when he pushed for stricter drug rules and stiffer punishment for cheaters.
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While they still both resemble the box-shaped toe, the pointe shoe takes years to work up to as they're stiffer and harder to manipulate.
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Some exporters which lowered prices for U.S. customers after earlier tariffs have reportedly said they cannot absorb the new, stiffer levies and still make money.
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The DOJ demand was far more than analysts had expected and prompted fears UBS, the world's biggest wealth manager, could also face a stiffer penalty.
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It requires stiffer sentences for people convicted of possessing firearms if they have earlier been found guilty of three violent felonies or serious drug charges.
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When it comes to cutting out those cookies, Ateco's stainless steel cutters don't rust, and they're sturdier and stiffer than traditional tin-plated cookie cutters.
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That may mean a major recalibration of the gig economy, or it may drive companies out of those countries which choose to impose stiffer regulation.
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The United States also faces stiffer competition from Argentina, whose wheat prices tumbled last month after the country devalued its peso and scrapped export taxes.
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Buttigieg has a smaller operation in New Hampshire -- and then faces a much stiffer challenge when the race moves beyond the Granite State next week.
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As WIRED writer Pia Ceres noted, silicone cases absorb slightly more energy and provide a little more drop protection than a stiffer, plastic TPU case.
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Barty broke the Ukrainian twice to win the first set but Yastremska put up stiffer resistance in the second to level it at 4-4.
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That might have been alright when Snapchat was shrinking and TikTok was still Musically, but Instagram is heading into an era of much stiffer competition.
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The European Union is preparing to propose stiffer taxes on digital companies if the rest of the developed world doesn't overhaul the international tax system.
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The reflective material caused the glass to be stiffer than expected, and instead of absorbing motion, it transferred it and simply shook out of place.
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New York State subsequently passed "Kathy's Law" in 1998, which imposed stiffer penalties for health care workers found guilty of abusing patients in nursing homes.
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They argue that the stiffer penalties carried by federal laws pack a deterrent effect that make would-be shooters think twice before reaching for a pistol.
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But while the competition has gotten a heck of a lot stiffer, Wink's already got a full generation and a little added distance under its belt.
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Companies have been ramping up shipments before stiffer U.S. duties go into effect, though factory surveys have shown export orders have been shrinking for several months.
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"I faced a thousand and three seeds in my life, so I'm okay wit that," Williams responded when asked if she would have preferred stiffer tests.
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Although Marin delivered a wrenching and deeply emotional plea for mercy, Judge Chen indicated only his advanced age prevented him from receiving a much stiffer sentence.
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Shipments to China's top markets, including Vietnam and South Korea, have dropped by double digits since last year, reflecting stiffer competition from other suppliers like Russia.
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As my head got stiffer through the ride and I knew everyone else was OK I started to panic a bit.. and honestly I was scared.
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But if voters want to risk a return to war, they can vote in 2018 for a presidential candidate who promises stiffer penalties for FARC bosses.
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Not only is that fewer channels than Neuralink is promising — meaning less data from the brain is being picked up — it's also stiffer than Neuralink's threads.
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The controllers are highly accurate replicas, and while the buttons feel identical, the d-pad seems stiffer — that could simply be because it's brand new, though.
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These would impose stiffer obligations on banks in the euro zone and shift to government bond holders part of the cost of any future bail-out.
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A more independent Europe is likely to have a stiffer spine in resisting Russian interventions in Eastern Europe (where, in any case, Russia is increasingly unpopular).
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It will face stiffer competition as more companies enter the streaming space and more media companies decide to pull their content to create their own services.
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It's stiffer and has pores the right size to let infrared radiation pass through to keep us cool, while trapping visible light so it's not transparent.
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"The stick on the new ones are stiffer, I don't like them as much," says Blake McGill, who's been around the Melee scene for seven years.
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China's Coal Association has said the miners are struggling to ramp up output quickly because they have to rehire staff and comply with stiffer safety standards.
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Its predicament underscores investors' broader concerns about poor governance and unethical behaviour in Australian financial firms, amid calls for tougher regulation and stiffer penalties for wrongdoing.
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States set stiffer penalties, including mandatory jail time in some cases, and made it illegal to drive with a blood-alcohol level above a designated mark.
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The U.S. officials said the administration is considering an array of stiffer sanctions that could be applied on a "sliding scale" proportionate to North Korean actions.
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Federal officials say that subsidies will insulate many consumers from rate increases, and that the prospect of stiffer penalties will induce more people to sign up.
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Chinese handset makers are providing stiffer competition for the smartphone industry giants as cost-conscious consumers are looking for cheaper alternatives with similar features and frills.
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China's exports unexpectedly kicked accelerated in September, largely as firms front-loaded shipments to dodge stiffer U.S. duties, though analysts see pressure building in coming months.
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It's lighter and stiffer than the standard Chiron, and a gargantuan, six-foot wing in the back keeps the car firmly planted when ripping around corners.
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Mr. Trump is under pressure to embrace stiffer gun restrictions, including a ban on assault weapons and limits on high-capacity ammunition, despite vehement N.R.A. opposition.
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However, with the majority of candidates searching for job postings during the middle of the week, that also means a larger application pool and stiffer competition.
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Ms. Wang encouraged a tight circle of women who rallied the relatives of detainees, arguing that silence would only encourage courts to hand down stiffer sentences.
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Meanwhile, Amazon getting into the brick-and-mortar food business with its deal to buy Whole Foods will make competition in the grocery aisles even stiffer.
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Whatever the fate of efforts to impose stiffer gun restrictions, it's time to pull the curtain back on the serious illogic of the gun-control opponents.
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Ford executives have warned investors that with gasoline prices low, consumers may not pay the full cost of technology used to meet stiffer fuel efficiency mandates.
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In Kenya, President Uhuru Kenyatta will face a stiffer challenge from veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, with the incumbent tainted by corruption and terrorism in the country.
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The ringlike proteins, positioned at the base of each loop, create a central scaffolding from which the loops emanate, and the entire chromosome becomes shorter and stiffer.
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It is a grind for players unaccustomed to playing every night, and staying in hotels, and riding buses, and facing stiffer competition than they've ever seen before.
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Though there have been increasing calls in recent years to abolish mandatory minimums, calls for stiffer sentences, not more lenient ones, are also making news of late.
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"We are hoping for legislative change so that stiffer penalties can be imposed when a worker dies," Takahashi's mother Yukimi said in a statement after the ruling.
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He should have imposed a stiffer penalty on those who refuse to take out insurance, to make sure healthier Americans broadened the risk pool and lowered premiums.
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Three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday that Russia planned to impose stiffer fines on technology firms that fail to comply with Russian laws.
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But this time for whatever reason, maybe he had one too many, or a stiffer bourbon and things snowballed which they tend to do sometimes with Thomas.
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On Wednesday China targeted beef and other U.S. goods for stiffer duties if Washington follows through on threats to increase tariffs on $2495 billion in Chinese goods.
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Analysts said that Apple was likely to have felt the pain of a slowing overall market, and low-cost rival Xiaomi could also suffer amid stiffer competition.
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He can be hilarious when telling war stories to his staff, but always transforms into a stiffer guy when he's running a meeting or briefing a superior.
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The 12-person commission also called for independent investigations into rule-breaking and cheating in college programs, pushing for stiffer penalties — possibly including lifetime bans — for offenders.
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A stiffer, better-enforced tobacco tax would supposedly repay at a ratio of eight to one, for example, whereas expanding village courts would yield 18 to one.
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"Only stiffer enforcement and stringent penalties will help incentivize companies to properly safeguard consumer information and promptly notify them when their data has been compromised," Nelson said.
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MSRP: $69.95 Sale Price: $173 Magnetic Car Snowshield: 2-Pack — $18.99 See Details Belmint Heated Shiatsu Foot Massager Cold weather always makes joints achier and muscles stiffer.
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And he only got stiffer as the hour progressed, while Davos pondered his next moves with a few loyalists and the mutineers went public with their treachery.
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That price puts the Idol 4S against much stiffer competition in the unlocked Android world, such as the impressive OnePlus 3 and the promising ZTE Axon 7.
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Because the phone is running a newer operating system with stiffer encryption, neither Apple nor the FBI can unlock the phone without creating a new operating system.
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Three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday that Russia planned to impose stiffer fines on technology firms that fail to comply with domestic laws.
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Coal companies are being squeezed by competition from less expensive energy sources like natural gas and by stiffer regulations — pressures that show no signs of letting up.
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Renzo Gracie picked up more losses than Royce, Rickson and Royler, but then he put himself in position to have that happen by fighting much stiffer opposition.
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Of course, competition for the fully wireless earbud market has gotten even stiffer in recent months, including the (itself delayed) arrival of Apple's own well-received offerings.
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And while Mr. Biden has benefited so far from the sprawling field, which has split the opposition, there are already signs that he could face stiffer competition.
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Senator Susan Collins, Republican of Maine, said its approval in the Senate would send a strong message to Mr. Trump to exact stiffer punishment against Saudi Arabia.
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I will say that if you're the kind of person that likes a stiffer shirt, this won't be your best bet because it's very thin and soft.
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BEIJING (Reuters) - Growth in China's property investment cooled in November as an official crackdown on riskier lending and stiffer regulation of the real estate market took effect.
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On Thursday, though, Justice Department prosecutor John Crabb, a recent addition to Stone's case, defended the original memorandum and a key argument for imposing a stiffer sentence.
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China agreed to stiffer United Nations sanctions last November, after the United States said Beijing's coal purchases were helping to pay for the North's nuclear weapons program.
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Facing stiffer competition from local Android rivals like the rising Oppo, Apple commanded 17.1 percent of Chinese sales in the third quarter, down from 22.5 the year before.
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The U.K'.s exit of course raised concerns that the EU would take a much stiffer approach to regulations on how companies such as Google handled personal data.
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Members of the Senate committee also advocated for "rigorous" data security rules, expanding FTC authority to enforce them and stiffer penalties to motivate companies to protect consumers proactively.
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DHL brings Africa eShop to 2000 countries in a competitive nod to Jumia When it comes to e-commerce in Africa, Jumia may face stiffer competition from DHL.
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The Charger Widebody will also get stiffer springs, larger anti-sway bars and retuned shock absorbers to allow it to handle on a track or on winding roads.
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Prosecutor Gerrie Nel argued that Pistorius' sentence for the crime was "shockingly lenient" and that the state should be granted the opportunity to appeal for a stiffer sentence.
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Bezeq was a long-time monopoly that began facing stiffer competition in 2015 after the government opened the market to smaller rivals offering far cheaper, though narrower, services.
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The French government has been pressing the EU to take stiffer action against airlines and it is expected that the Netherlands will soon announce measures of its own.
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Yet, because of the stiffer settings available when you need them, Bugatti says the Sport completes the Nardo Ring in Italy five seconds quicker than the standard Chiron.
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Hayne's final report due in February is expected to recommend tougher regulation of the financial industry, stiffer penalties for wrongdoing as well as possible criminal or civil charges.
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He wrapped up the opening two sets in 51 minutes and was never seriously troubled until the third set when the 100th ranked Dutra Silva provided stiffer resistance.
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Stevens did welcome the stiffer competition in lending, as the dominance of the big banks had risen after European and U.S. lenders retreated following the global financial crisis.
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It requires stiffer sentences for people convicted of possessing firearms in federal court if they have earlier been found guilty of three violent felonies or serious drug charges.
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Mr. Bolsonaro recently backed a bill that set stiffer sentences for drug crimes and has said the police should have greater leeway to open fire on suspected criminals.
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While flying is the fastest way to get to Chicago from the East Coast, shuttle flights face stiffer competition from Amtrak in the Boston-New York-Washington corridor.
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For instance, a carbon tax that led to stiffer fuel taxes could encourage the market for electric cars, which are seen as essential to a low-carbon future.
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Monet's large "Women in the Garden," an early endeavor in plein-air group portraiture, hangs beside Bazille's "Family Gathering," a stiffer showcase of bourgeois leisure and light effects.
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Rolled-up T-shirts, shorts and jeans make for a good base for stiffer garments like blazers and dress shirts, which can be bundled or folded on top.
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BuzzFeed joins a host of other digital media shops that have unionized in recent years, but staffers there could face a stiffer test in gaining recognition from management.
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He called for economic reforms that do more to help the needy, campaign finance reform, an end to mass incarceration and stiffer environmental regulations to combat climate change.
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And after 12 successive blowouts in an American Athletic Conference in which the Huskies have gone 75-0 since its formation, the prospect of stiffer competition was preferable.
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" In seeking the stiffer penalty, the government said that Mr. Atilla's sentence should be more than 15½ years and comparable to 20-year sentences imposed in "analogous cases.
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Stiffer penalties are necessary to combat a growing drain on the savings of those 60 and over, according to the National Center for Elder Abuse, a federal clearinghouse.
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While the family wanted Warren Durham to face stiffer felony charges, Waters said state law left him no choice but to pursue misdemeanor charges against the ex-officer.
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In addition to stiffer fines, Russian authorities would retain the power to block companies' online services under the new laws, according to the draft proposal seen by Reuters.
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Larger Exposure to Cyclicality: The expansion into industrial estate development has increased WHA's exposure to volatility of land sales and cyclicality of property demand, as well as stiffer competition.
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However, the FARC refused to accept the core demands of the No side, including stiffer penalties and a ban on political participation for guerrilla leaders responsible for war crimes.
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Sarah Hirshland, CEO of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, wrote to both athletes informing them of the decision and said future protests would be met with stiffer punishments.
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Policy is essential to the development and deployment of clean energy, and we need stiffer mandates for emissions reductions and the clean energy transition from every level of government.
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UL] and Louis Dreyfus Co. The companies, collectively known as the ABCDs of global grain trading, are also facing stiffer competition from players such as China's COFCO Corp [CNCOF.
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"We did sell on Alibaba in the early days...but competition in China is stiffer," he said, adding that increased costs to use local sites was also a factor.
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Penalties need to be tougher if you are caught driving distracted, but the punishment also needs to be stiffer if your lack of attention causes a tragedy, she believes.
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Cardi B's strip club beatdown case just got way more serious for her -- potentially, anyway -- because of a grand jury ... a sign prosecutors want her to face stiffer charges.
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The changes also include requiring school presidents and athletics staff to commit "contractually" to cooperate fully with investigations, stiffer penalties for violations and regulation of the summer recruiting circuit.
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AT&T will also get valuable data on its end users, which Bewkes says it needs to better compete for advertising dollars amid stiffer competition from the tech industry.
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Businesses have long feared a chilling of transatlantic trade -- valued at $2628 trillion in 28503 -- if officials were unable to reach a deal that satisfied Europe's stiffer privacy protections.
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His plan to seek stiffer penalties for high-volume drug traffickers includes a mandate to the Department of Justice to seek the death penalty when appropriate under current law.
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Businesses have long feared a chilling of transatlantic trade — valued at $1 trillion in 2014 — if officials were unable to reach a deal that satisfied Europe's stiffer privacy protections.
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SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Thursday promised stiffer legislation against religious discrimination, and a new commissioner to act as a watchdog on freedom of religion issues.
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Stiffer competition and cost pressures on insurers, in turn, would force providers to offer more efficient care, such as by replacing outpatient and emergency room visits with telemedicine technology.
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But the administration backed away from stiffer penalties earlier this month and said it would fine ZTE $1 billion and install a compliance team picked by the United States.
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Why Not If drafting a fresh candidate from outside the presidential race looks like a tall order, enlisting someone from outside of politics would be an even stiffer challenge.
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Rioting under the hate crimes law would come with stiffer felony penalties, while inciting to riot under the hate crimes law would become a felony (up from a misdemeanor).
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However, Beijing's export data had been surprisingly resilient to tariffs for much of 2018, possibly because companies ramped up shipments before broader and stiffer U.S. duties went into effect.
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JF: People who have been in Washington a very long time tend to be a little stiffer and a little more cautious when they're out on the campaign trail.
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At Acura, the sound profile for the standard MDX and RLX is different from the hybrid versions, since the hybrid powertrain, heavier and stiffer, changes the interior's tonal quality.
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The company has long dominated the washing machine business — many Americans have had Whirlpools in their laundry rooms for decades — but has recently faced stiffer competition from foreign manufacturers.
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Global governing body World Rugby has implemented a slew of measures to protect players from head injuries in recent years, cracking down on high tackles and enforcing stiffer penalties.
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In general, the cardiac arteries of both the sedentary people and the casual exercisers, who worked out two or three times a week, were stiffer than in younger people.
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A 2018 feature from The Verge showed that plenty of educators still like what iPads have to offer, but the competition is definitely stiffer than it used to be.
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As we continue to recover and rebuild after Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, it is critical that we also develop policies that ensure the next storm meets stiffer resistance.
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The Ottawa Senators finally produced a solid 60-minute performance last time out, but the challenge becomes much stiffer Monday as they host the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Another firm Reuters identified in its analysis - Windsor Street Capital - has been fined 12 times by FINRA since 2000 but may now face much stiffer penalties from the SEC.
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While a summer performance tire becomes stiffer and loses grip as temperatures dip toward freezing, a winter tire stays pliable, making it superior even when the roads are dry.
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Her office defended her by noting that she had won stiffer sentences than her predecessors, by demanding prison time instead of probation for crimes including robbery and home burglary.
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A few examples of Democrats' critical responses: Spurred by a left-wing backlash that's unleashed street protests and new grassroots energy, congressional Democrats' opposition to Trump has become stiffer.
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Bruce Rauner passed a gun control law that imposes stiffer penalties on anyone without a gun-owner identification card who brings a gun into the state intending to sell it.
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From two of Hollywood's top leading actors to a proven pop star and a Broadway sensation, the competition for this year's Oscar for Best Original Song is stiffer than ever.
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Mature Consumer Electronics Market: Fitch believes stiffer competition in the consumer electronics industry and a frail industry outlook will be a key swing factor in Sony's revenue and margin expansion.
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Referring local drug violations that involve the use of a firearm, for example, to federal court can result is often a stiffer sentence than would be imposed by state courts.
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U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has been seeking to overcome resistance from China and Russia to a U.N. Security Council resolution imposing stiffer international sanctions on Pyongyang.
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The keys on the Y920 feel noticeably stiffer than your average laptop and their actuation isn't totally smooth either, which leaves you with an experience that feels a bit chunky.
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Australia's banks are facing tougher regulation, greater oversight and stiffer penalties for wrongdoing after testimony at the independent judicial inquiry has exposed fraud, theft, poor oversight and contempt for regulators.
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It estimates that by 2030, some 796,000 jobs will have been added in U.S. export activities due to TPP, with some of these shifted from firms facing stiffer import competition.
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Another difference is that the four blades on each rotor are made much stiffer than is usual so that the rotors can be placed closer together without their blades colliding.
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While I would have appreciated less flex in the lid and even stiffer hinges, the GS65's display works very well for the gaming tasks it was designed to handle.
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Though some of this risked tipping into costume territory, especially the stiffer patchwork brocade Fortuny gowns, the workmanship was never less than breathtaking, especially when it was less than obvious.
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The longer, straighter and stiffer these are, the faster you will go, but the harder it is for you to turn and therefore more taxing to legs and abdominal muscles.
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Both firms have profited heavily from the aggressive fleet expansion plans of Chinese airlines, which are now experiencing falling passenger returns on routes, thanks to stiffer competition and capacity increases.
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Our tester had the $550 Grand Touring Package M/T, which included "sport-tuned suspension" with Bilstein shocks, which made the ride far stiffer than the last Miata we tested.
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They decided to use hydrogels, a type of synthetic material that has a high water content and can be adjust to be soft like human tissue or stiffer like rubber.
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In March, Trump unveiled a plan to get tough on opioids, including cutting opioid prescriptions by changing federal programs, funding for other initiatives and stiffer sentencing laws for drug dealers.
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The new rules are also backed up by far stiffer penalties for non-compliance, including a fine of 4% of a company's annual global turnover (or €20M, whichever is greater).
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It's been a trend within the retail industry to stay open for longer around the holidays, as physical stores face stiffer competition from the 24/7 business that is Amazon.com.
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Apple says that because the phone is a newer model with stiffer encryption, it cannot simply provide the agency with the information it wants, as it has in the past.
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While 4D printing isn't new, it usually requires multiple materials be used—stiffer sections resist folding compared to softer ones, allowing for tuned structures to flex preferentially in certain conditions.
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In a securities filing, Peabody said waning demand for coal around the world and stiffer regulations had raised "substantial doubt" about whether the company could continue to operate outside bankruptcy.
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Supplier networks followed, creating even stiffer competition in an industry already changing due to passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the growth of automaking in Mexico.
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His kicking game is often loose and slappy, but if he could slot stiffer body kicks through the holes his fast jab creates he could probably secure even more finishes.
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Competition is also getting stiffer, as companies such as the Japanese automaker Nissan expand their S.U.V. lineups and underperforming automakers like the German giant Volkswagen rev up their expansion plans.
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Two more months passed before President Trump announced on Twitter that he was ratcheting up the trade war and threatening to impose even stiffer tariffs on almost all Chinese imports.
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In addition to trimming its spending plans, the Italian government responded by promising to sell off public buildings and to impose stiffer fines and higher interest rates on tax dodgers.
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With stiffer competition for funds globally, the U.S. "will have to offer higher rates or a cheaper FX (foreign exchange) rate" to get the money it needs, the bank said.
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The plan will include stiffer penalties for high-intensity drug traffickers, including the death penalty for some, Andrew Bremberg, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, told reporters Sunday.
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As companies face ever-stiffer disclosure requirements on climate change risk, targets for shrinking emissions are vital to prevent poor environmental ratings that could prompt investors to shun BP shares.
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The headwinds have gotten a little bit stiffer: Companies are increasingly hesitant about buying new equipment and building new factories, and builders are not starting large numbers of new homes.
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The increased interest in bump stocks echoed the spike in gun sales that often follows a high-profile mass shooting, as gun owners become concerned about stiffer gun control laws.
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If gun violence on college campuses was the motivation for the bill, the General Assembly should consider stiffer penalties for unauthorized possession or use of firearms on college campuses, Deal said.
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Why it matters: The tax, which is expected to raise £400 million annually, is one of several international efforts to levy stiffer corporate taxes that would hit U.S. tech giants hard.
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The hiring spree, including some 3,500 workers through this year and plans for at least 2,000 more in 2018, reflects a resurgent economy and stiffer competition from Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.
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KEY ASSUMPTIONS Fitch's key assumptions within our rating case for the issuer include: - LGE's 2016 revenue to be comparable to that in 10004413 due to stiffer competition and slower economic growth.
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Bruce Rauner recently signed a new gun control that imposes stiffer penalties on anyone without a gun-owner identification card who brings a gun into the state intending to sell it.
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As part of a bill on financial transparency and corruption unveiled on Wednesday, the government proposed stiffer penalties for companies in the farm and food industries that fail to disclose results.
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Sanctions and more sanctions, each stiffer than the ones before, have failed to rein in the rogue state's nuclear and missile tests or to bring it around to America's denuclearization demands.
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"With us using graphene, we can get the flex pattern exactly how we want it to be ... the more we put in, the stiffer and stronger the ski becomes," said Humphreys.
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But an assistant U.S. attorney, John Neal, told the court that Schmidt has few ties to the United States and would face stiffer penalties if tried here instead of in Germany.
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But if Britain leaves the European Union, its citizens will give up the right to move freely within the union and vice versa, giving the stiffer permit rules a real bite.
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"With its sporty chassis and luxurious, tech-filled cabin, the Audi Q5 is a back-to-back Best Buy winner in its class, even among stiffer competition this year," said KBB.
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While China's exports to the U.S. continued to shrink in July in the face of stiffer tariffs, shipments picked up to Europe, South Korea, Taiwan and, most noticeably, Southeast Asia (ASEAN).
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At an event in Manchester, New Hampshire, Trump unveiled an anti-opioid abuse plan, including his death penalty recommendation, new funding for other initiatives and stiffer sentencing laws for drug dealers.
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His mandate to prosecutors followed a plan announced by President Donald Trump earlier this week that called for executing opioid dealers and traffickers, and for stiffer sentencing laws for opioid trafficking.
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On Sunday, as the city's tally of coronavirus cases hit 179, he issued stiffer restrictions, shutting down all but vital businesses and ordering residents to stay home except for essential needs.
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A prototype looks like a stiffer-than-usual piece of tape festooned with circuit traces Plastic Armpit is an attempt to design the sort of chip that might meet that demand.
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As Mr. Mulvaney was pitching his reorganization plan to the cabinet and news media on Thursday, the House was passing a farm bill that included stiffer work requirements for SNAP recipients.
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Garcia wrote a stiffer penalty was warranted because of the seriousness of the crimes, the need to deter similar conduct, and because Zhang lied to another federal judge about her finances.
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The Saints (2-1) are at least slightly stiffer competition, but even they should have an eyebrow raised at their contender status considering their offense is severely diminished without Drew Brees.
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Emiel Lamar Hunt was convicted of child abuse in April 2005 in San Diego County, necessitating a stiffer sentence should he be found guilty in Trinity's killing, a criminal complaint says.
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Reviving an overdose victim is only a short-term fix — without stiffer penalties for using or some way to get people away from drugs, he doesn't see how things can change.
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His chief task was preparing Pemex for stiffer competition as the government began to open Mexico's closed oil sector to the private sector in an effort to reverse the decline in output.
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Volvo stole a trick form the supercar playbook, and gave it a carbon fiber skin, which is lighter and stiffer (if more expensive) than aluminum, to lower the car's center of gravity.
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These are real materials that have real uses: NASA researchers think that making fan blades (for aircraft engines) out of metal foam (faced with solid metal) would save weight and be stiffer.
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Canada did at least win the team event and their coaches were heavily involved in the improvement and success of other teams, with new faces among the medals and stiffer competition throughout.
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News broke last month the DOJ had demanded a $14 billion fine from Deutsche, far more than analysts had expected and raising fears UBS and Credit Suisse could also face stiffer penalties.
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But they also turned the daily battles to hold onto the space itself into the central focus, letting other organizing work slide as protesters faced rougher arrests, stiffer fines, and jail time.
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When they compared computed tomography (CT) scans of 10 living otter species' skulls to simulations of the Siamogale's head, they found that the extinct animal's jaws were six times stiffer than expected.
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If the United States can't shoot down a North Korean missile, end their program by a military strike, or get China and Russia onboard for stiffer international sanctions, what can it do?
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Synchrony's is a stiffer six months for a three-year CD. (This calculator churns out the impact of early withdrawals) Tumin isn't worried about locking in ahead of anticipated Fed rate hikes.
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The competition will be much stiffer in 2017, as Bee (another Daily Show alum) has gotten rave reviews for being even more biting than anything we've ever seen from Oliver or Stewart.
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And like the NES CE's controllers, the feel is spot-on: the buttons and gamepad have the same look and feel, although the latter is a bit stiffer on the new ones.
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While some parents welcomed the push for stiffer penalties, others such as Portia Ndlovu, a primary school teacher, said the causes of child marriage must be tackled to make a real change.
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In fact, the religious regulations that recently came into effect include much stiffer fines on underground churches and penalties for public-school teachers who give Sunday-school lessons on their own time.
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However, prosecutors later said they had caught Manafort in several lies and wanted to tear up the agreement in a move that could cause him to face a much stiffer prison sentence.
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"Ironically, the Chinese leadership's keen efforts to push for accountability from bureaucrats and promise stiffer punishment for those who shirk responsibilities have contributed to their propensity to cover up disasters," Wang said.
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The organization is hopeful that by garnering 1203,000 signatures before a January 19th hearing, prosecutors will be compelled to seek to elevate Couch's case to adult court, which carries far stiffer penalties.
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You're looking for a slightly stiffer buttercream, so add your milk in sparingly and don't be afraid to add an extra tablespoon or two of powdered sugar to get the right consistency.
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Instead, the root- and rock-covered trails and punchy climbs around New York require a stiffer frame and the ability to run some of the widest mountain-bike tires on the market.
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But after the planned attack was made public, a group of black legislators announced that they would continue to push for a bill to create stiffer penalties for crimes motivated by hate.
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Accomplishing that would require greater enforcement of the requirement to buy insurance, including stiffer penalties, instead of the administration's approach of essentially signaling that no one will be punished for not participating.
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Speaking at the United Nations Security Council, Mr. Tillerson called for stiffer international sanctions against North Korea and threatened to impose sanctions on third parties that continued to cooperate with the country.
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" Pai added that "there is no evidence or reasoning newspapers going out of business, broadcast radio struggling, broadcast TV facing stiffer competition than ever that will persuade them to change their minds.
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Mr. Kasich, whose second-place showing in New Hampshire was fueled by support from independents, is hoping to replicate such cross-party appeal in South Carolina but faces a far stiffer test here.
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The executive order — along with Huawei's addition to the list — comes as Trump is seeking to apply additional pressure on China in trade talks, with stiffer tariffs affecting billions of dollars of goods.
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"Our findings suggest that Siamogale does not have a living analog, but exhibits limited similarity to the living oral-crusher Aonyx in having significantly stiffer than expected mandibles among otters," the authors write.
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Nargess Hosseini, the second woman to publicly remove her headscarf, has faced stiffer penalties and potential charges, including encouraging corruption, noncompliance with religious hijab, and failing to act in an Islamically sanctioned manner.
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But U.S. stock prices were buoyed as investors piled into healthcare stocks, a sector that had been slammed ahead of the election by the prospect of stiffer regulations from a Hillary Clinton presidency.
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While the formula is a bit stiffer than Glossier Cloud Paint, which is more of a liquid-y gel, I find these blend easily with warm fingertips or a dense, flat-topped brush.
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Lei said Xiaomi has to aim wider because its current distribution model is limited, but you could certainly add 'stiffer competition' as another factor: Our e-commerce strategy has also faced some challenges.
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By replicating the flexibility and softness of neural tissue, and allowing neurons and other types of cells to grow within it, it should avoid the scarring that stiffer, solid probes can sometimes cause.
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While favored to win, the establishment official faced stiffer-than-usual opposition this year with the challenges comings just as the bitter and unpredictable presidential race enters its final post-Labor Day push.
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In that instance Google faces a far stiffer fine — of up to 10 per cent of its annual turnover (which is close to $75BN) — should the Commission uphold the antitrust charges against it.
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To be sure, those investments are subject to stiffer capital requirements: generally 26.83 percent in the case of stocks and equity-like investments, which include hedge funds and other so-called alternative investments.
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Mr. Bharara's office had sought much stiffer sentences, suggesting that an appropriate prison term for Dean Skelos would be about 12 to 15 years, and for Adam Skelos, about 10 to 12 years.
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A bigger, better Gmail means stiffer competition to Microsoft's Outlook email service, which is available to consumers and business users through Office 365, just as Gmail is part of the larger G Suite.
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It's related to the elasticity of your circulatory system — stiffer vessels require your heart to work harder to pump blood, explained Dr. Joshua Yamamoto, a cardiologist and medical director at the Foxhall Foundation.
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In particular, they point to the 1994 crime bill, which placed more police officers on the streets but led to stiffer sentences for nonviolent drug offenders and reduced federal assistance for the poor.
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She said she would support other methods of taxing the rich, like raising income-tax rates, imposing stiffer estate taxes and eliminating certain provisions of the tax code that favor the financial sector.
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The system also has much stiffer liquidity requirements and better risk management practices, including a stress-testing process that requires large financial institutions to be prepared for events similar to the financial crisis.
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CAE noted that U.S. regional airlines already face pilot supply issues after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced stiffer regulations requiring up to 1,500 total flight hours to become a professional airline pilot.
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They threatened to withhold their votes, insisting on adding new restrictions and stiffer standards for facilities that house for migrant children, as well as more conditions on how the funding would be spent.
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In a nutshell, Sentra Nismo begins with the peppy Sentra SR Turbo sedan, then adds a functional aerodynamics package, suspension tuning and a stiffer structure courtesy of a reinforced floor and rear shelf.
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He said Poland was drawing perilously close to the implementation of Article 7 of the European Union treaty, formally chastising it for violating the bloc's democratic standards and potentially leading to stiffer penalties.
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As we age, the walls of our arteries, which deliver oxygen and nutrients to all our vital organs, grow thicker and stiffer, making our heart work harder to pump blood around our body.
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Rijiju said stiffer penalties and new measures to ensure speedy justice had been put in place -- but that the country needed to focus on how to prevent such attacks in the first place.
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It made specific recommendations for avoiding a reprise of the Watergate scandals, including stiffer regulation of campaign activities and contributions and the enshrinement in law of a permanent office of the special prosecutor.
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Boeing's tie-up with Embraer, the world's third-largest planemaker, would give it a leading share of the 70- to 130-seat market, meaning stiffer competition for Bombardier and Airbus' joint CSeries program.
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But the premium cable network has faced stiffer competition in recent years from tech giants like Netflix and Amazon, which have poured billions of dollars into original content production for TV and film.
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Guerrero, who has claimed the positive test was due to contamination, is seeking to remove the sanction completely while WADA is demanding a stiffer sentence of up to two years for the doping violation.
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But the experience was much like driving the already fun-to-drive Mazda 3, but with a more solid, more VW-like feel thanks to the new platform's stiffer structure and more comfortable seat.
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In his testimony, Facebook's Matt Perault, head of global policy development, notes that it faces stiff competition in social media from Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest and others, and even stiffer competition in seeking out advertisers.
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Canadians' views on the oil industry vary widely by region, ranging from staunch support in Alberta and Saskatchewan provinces that are home to the world's third-largest crude reserves, to stiffer opposition in Quebec.
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To be fair, Captain America faces stiffer competition in its third weekend, with two comedies — Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising and The Nice Guys — and a family-friendly animated feature (Angry Birds) crowding the calendar.
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Samsung is facing ever stiffer competition, not only from its traditional rivals like Apple and LG, but also from lower-cost Chinese manufacturers that have eaten away at the low end of Samsung's business.
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Iran also continues to be defiant in the face of stiffer measures that were imposed after the United States' withdrawal from the 2015 international nuclear agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
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Researchers found that 22018-year-olds who had smoked more than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime or who drank more than 10 drinks on a typical drinking day had stiffer walls in their arteries.
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India and South Korea were weak spots, with sales down 19 percent and 25 percent respectively, hurt by stiffer Indian competition for the Kwid mini-SUV and an ageing lineup at Renault Samsung Motors.
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They will pay stiffer costs as adults in lost intellectual capacity, and a number of studies suggest that at least some violence by young men is tied to high levels of lead in babyhood.
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The decades-long decline in coal jobs reflects larger economic forces: mechanization, tapped-out coal veins in Appalachia, and stiffer competition from increasingly cheap energy production from solar panels, wind turbines, and natural gas.
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They arrested and charged eight suspects in the assault, and the sheriff has also requested that the F.B.I. investigate, in the hope that federal hate crime charges, which carry stiffer penalties, would be filed.
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The Pur Sport is both lighter and stiffer than the regular Chiron, and it also has a six-foot-wide rear spoiler that helps keep the car planted to the ground at high speeds.
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As a result, DOJ prosecutors recommended that Flynn face a sentence of up to six months in prison, potentially a much stiffer penalty than probation, which the government seemed open to a year ago.
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One of those is his support for the 1994 crime bill, a now controversial piece of legislation that included stiffer penalties for drug crimes and contributed to the massive incarcerations of people of color.
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Voters remained particularly nervous about a female candidate, even as polling found candidates who were over 20183 years old, who identified as "democratic socialists," or who were openly gay faced stiffer resistance from voters.
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So, back in 2000, the diesel specialist Mauro Puglia, at Fiat's V.M. Motori engine works in Cento, Italy, was tasked with coming up with a viable replacement, capable of meeting ever-stiffer emissions rules.
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The SEC also is warning firms that if they don't notify the agency of their intent to self-report by June 12, they can expect stiffer sanctions if misconduct is discovered down the road.
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The filing of the case comes as China has pledged to improve protection for intellectual property rights and apply stiffer penalties, one of the key topics in Beijing's trade dispute with the United States.
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There are a number of ideas about what's behind this closing gap, from stiffer law enforcement in rural, predominately white areas, to the scourge of opioids and heroin, which have hit white communities hardest.
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With that international growth, the United States faces stiffer competition, but its players have gained opportunities to play for Lyon (Alex Morgan, Megan Rapinoe), Paris (Tobin Heath, Allie Long) and Manchester City (Carli Lloyd).
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The company said Tuesday that it would cut between 5,000 and 5,500 jobs in an effort to reduce expenses as it faced stiffer competition for consumer staples like tissues, paper towels and wet wipes.
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As the most powerful First Lady there had ever been—with an office in the West Wing and responsibility for reforming a health-care system that represented 15% of the economy—she faced stiffer attacks.
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The animation is much stiffer in Tales from the Tour Bus than it is in King of the Hill, but the design is similarly flat and cartoony, like something out of an underground comic book.
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That followed weaker-than-expected PMIs in Germany and France, the two biggest euro zone economies, which alongside soft inflation suggested a stiffer policy challenge for a European Central Bank hoping to exit monetary stimulus.
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The South Korean electronics giant will be hoping the Galaxy S8 can help consumers forget about the Note 7 saga last year, and boost its mobile business amid stiffer competition from the likes of Huawei.
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While banks including Goldman Sachs have voluntarily implemented rules on vesting and sales of stock compensation, new rules could mandate stiffer restrictions and expand the number of bank employees subject to them, the newspaper said.
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At that hearing, Flynn got a tongue-lashing from Judge Emmet Sullivan, who indicated he might impose a stiffer sentence on Flynn than either Mueller's team of prosecutors or his original defense lawyers had anticipated.
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In a controversial move, the plan is also seeking stiffer penalties for high-volume drug traffickers, which includes a mandate to the Department of Justice to seek the death penalty when appropriate under current law.
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At a minimum, Trump should confront Xi with clear evidence of continued IP theft, sponsored by Chinese government agencies — and also clearly warn him of stiffer retaliation and sanctions against Chinese companies in the future.
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It is as if at any point in a sentence, Padgett follows the cues embodied in the words he uses ("She drew herself stiffer and straighter than a frozen broom and swept across the floor.").
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Heading into the 2017 playoffs, here's a look at a few teams that have easy avenues to reaching that higher plane, and others that could struggle to get there in the face of stiffer competition.
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Elsewhere on Capitol Hill, lawmakers are weighing their response to the massive breach of 500 million Yahoo email accounts, with some pointing to the incident as evidence of the need for stiffer data breach laws.
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The situation was muddied further by guidelines stipulating that a sentence calling for confinement, even with credit for time served, could trigger a stiffer administrative demotion, down to the junior enlisted rank of seaman recruit.
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But to focus on the politics is never rewarding in combat sports, what is important to think about is that between Saukim and Rodtang we have seen Nasukawa tested in new ways by stiffer competition.
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President Donald Trump repeatedly called for "stiffer" death penalty laws Saturday after a gunman killed 11 people at a Pittsburgh synagogue — a familiar refrain invoked often by the president in the wake of mass atrocity.
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Hardtop versions of the the M Roaster, called the M Coupe, are more popular with collectors because the stiffer body — thanks to that added roof structure — can wring out more of the engine's performance potential.
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Physically, the only difference between the Jacquard Trucker Jacket and a regular Levi's denim jacket (which I wear often) is that the left cuff is a little stiffer and it has a snap-style button.
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In the decade that followed — and over strenuous opposition from the lead industry — the findings of Dr. Needleman and others spurred stiffer regulation of lead in gas, tin cans, paint, household pipes and other products.
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To bring the left around to vote for a stiffer mandate, you'd almost certainly need to go back to the old idea of including a public option on the exchanges to ensure consumers have choice.
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The third seed preserved his perfect record of surviving the opening round at the year's first grand slam but faces a stiffer test against 35th-ranked Alexandr Dolgopolov, a hard-hitting Ukrainian with two tour titles.
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Health care providers who violate the Ohio law would face up to a year in prison and a $2,500 fine, and they could face even stiffer fines from the state medical board and lose their license.
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However, over the past two weeks, coinciding with Liu's departure, the U.S. attorney's office has changed its sentencing stances in both Flynn and Stone's cases, with prosecutors moving from stiffer sentencing recommendations to more lenient ones.
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The legislation would impose stiffer fines of as much as $10,000 per call on robocallers who knowingly flout the rules on calls and would increase the statute of limitations to three years, up from one year.
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The suspensions meted out Sunday night — four games for Ingram, three games for Rondo and two games for Paul — really could (and should) have been stiffer when you also factor in the timing of all this.
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The judge in the case, Linda C. Krese of Snohomish County Superior Court, expressed frustration with the state's sentencing laws that she said restricted her from imposing a stiffer penalty, according to news reports and interviews.
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The legislation imposes stiffer fines of as much as $10,000 per call on robocallers who knowingly flout the rules on calls and instructs the FCC to develop further regulations that could shield consumers from unwanted calls.
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Aside from Ulbricht's case, the broader question is whether federal judges in other cases have the authority to consider factors beyond what led to a person's conviction and impose a stiffer sentence than the would otherwise.
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England will need to quickly get over the less savory aspect of the match and turn their attention to what will be a far stiffer test when they face Norway in Le Havre in the last-eight.
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But the cause of the spinoff&aposs disappointing performance may have had as much to do with "Star Wars" fatigue ("The Last Jedi" exited theaters just last month) and the stiffer competition of a summer holiday weekend.
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Yet Trump, who will be seeking voters' backing as the Republican nominee for the White House in the state's primary on Tuesday, may face a stiffer challenge than the demise of the local steel industry might suggest.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called for a federal lawsuit against opioid companies and stiffer penalties for drug dealers, arguing that the government must take a strong approach to combat an opioid addiction epidemic.
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Even the stiffest of capital controls might prove too leaky to prevent the drip-drip-dripping away of reserves (and eventual pressure to depreciate) unless the Chinese government simultaneously imposed stiffer controls on both trade and investment.
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But he would be in a far stronger position on the red tide crisis if he'd endorsed a bolder spate of green policies, such as a major remediation plan for Florida's waterways and stiffer punishments for polluters.
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This is simply due to his out-of-the-box thinking and his bombastic policy proposals, such as calling for free college tuition regardless of socioeconomic status, Medicare for all and advocating for stiffer Wall Street regulations.
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The addition of the asymmetrical bike lane required a counterweight, which would increase the load on the bridge cables, which would pull on the deck, which therefore had to be built stiffer to resist the stronger pull.
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Commissioners have in the past asked Congress for authorization to levy stiffer civil penalties, and though Democrats in the U.S. Senate have been making noise about the Yahoo hacks, it's unclear if that will amount to anything.
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Baldwin is seeing as much outside money spent against her as any other Senate Democrat, even though six or seven other Democrats are expected to face stiffer challenges and she still doesn't have a set Republican opponent.
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She has promised stiffer policies on people who commit financial crimes, including an extension of the statute of limitations on such crimes and a requirement for bank executives to return bonuses if their institutions suffer major losses.
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News in September that the Justice Department made an initial demand of Deutsche of $14 billion to settle its case sent the German lender's stock plummeting and raised fears Credit Suisse could also face a stiffer penalty.
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He will also propose better programmes for auditing the due diligence conducted by banks to ensure that they are complying with anti-money laundering laws, and stiffer penalties for individuals and organisations that fail to do so.
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The Apple components supplier and smartphone rival said operating profit from the mobile business sank 34 percent from a year ago, and warned of stiffer competition in the second half due to the release of new models.
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Wellness Counseling doesn't have an on-site doctor, and Florida doesn't require them to, although the Sober Homes Task Force bill instructs the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to draft stiffer regulations by the beginning of 2018.
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PARIS, July 11 (Reuters) - A French government advisory committee has recommended that France increase taxation on coal-fired power plants, or set stiffer carbon emissions standards, to encourage a shift to gas-fired plants to reduce carbon emissions.
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Other Black women candidates on the DCCC's Red to Blue list face stiffer odds: Lucy McBath, who's running in Georgia, is trying to unseat Republican incumbent Karen Handel in the state's 6th congressional district, which is leaning Republican.
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However, the upward trend in investment and sales is proving to be unsustainable, as more first and second tier cities adopt stiffer measures to dampen fast-rising prices, while smaller Chinese cities struggle to clear overhanging housing inventory.
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Having cleared the militants from strongholds overlooking the border, Turkey's army has faced much stiffer resistance near al Bab, a town north-east of Aleppo, losing 16 troops to four suicide attacks in a single day last week.
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The industry will be shaken up by new EU data-protection rules, which come into force in 2018 and will impose stricter notification requirements and stiffer fines for data breaches than firms have so far faced in America.
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U.S. congressional sources said Republican leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives were considering a vote as soon as next week to broaden sanctions against North Korea by imposing stiffer punishments on foreign companies doing business with Pyongyang.
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MILAN, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Italy's biggest phone group Telecom Italia confirmed its guidance on Thursday after reporting a better than expected improvement in net debt, even as stiffer competition in its domestic market continued to take its toll.
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Bedene, ranked 22th in the world, put up a stiffer fight in the second set, holding serve until the sixth game before Nadal broke twice in succession to seal a convincing victory in an hour and 216 minutes.
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With the captains answering to Beck, the chief and his top commanders can pressure for stiffer penalties than officers deserve, according to the lawsuit, a situation described as a violation of the U.S. Constitution's guarantee of due process.
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Williams represents a far stiffer challenge — not just physically but mentally — but Strycova will trust the game that won her so many plaudits against Konta and in an earlier victory at Wimbledon against big-serving Dutchwoman Kiki Bertens.
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Broad materials, such as palms in the tropics, are plaited like braids; narrow materials, such as grasses on the Savannah, are coiled like ceramic pots; while stiffer materials, such as willow in the lowlands, are woven like tapestry.
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Beijing's export data has been surprisingly resilient to tariffs, possibly because companies ramped up shipments before broader and stiffer U.S. duties went into effect, raising concerns about a sharper drop in export strength once all tariffs kick in.
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Texas is one of at least 38 states with a law that recognizes a fetus in utero as a potential crime victim separate from the mother, or where stiffer penalties apply when crimes are committed against pregnant women.
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This involved suggesting side deals between Washington and European capitals to impose stiffer penalties on Tehran for its continued testing of ballistic missiles — more than 20 since the deal came into effect — and its increasingly aggressive regional behavior.
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The new policy was shaped in large part by Cuban-American Republicans in Congress, including Senator Marco Rubio and Mario Diaz-Balart, both of Florida, and both of whom wanted even stiffer American sanctions on the Castro government.
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Instead, Day told his players that the next 30 minutes of play would determine what kind of team he had and what it was made of — not only against Wisconsin, but against stiffer competition on a grander stage.
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Firefighters have found fuel cans near some fires that have already occurred, Walker told a news conference, warning those who were found guilty of arson that they would face new, stiffer fines or up to 20 years imprisonment.
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The Luna Fofo's bristles are much shorter and stiffer than Luna 3, and as someone whose skin gets a little dry in the winter, I was looking for a gentler device that would still get the job done.
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Hunt has a previous conviction for child abuse, dating back to April 2005 in San Diego County, which means he would face a stiffer sentence should he be found guilty in Trinity's killing, according to a criminal complaint.
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The new company, encompassing Embraer's commercial aircraft and services businesses, should make Boeing the market leader for smaller passenger jets, creating stiffer competition for the CSeries aircraft program designed by Canada's Bombardier and backed by European rival Airbus.
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Republican leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives are considering a vote as soon as next week on long-delayed legislation to impose stiffer punishments on foreign companies doing business with Pyongyang, U.S. congressional sources said on Wednesday.
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To critics, this system still operates as an engine of unfairness, except that the victims have now become Asian-Americans, who outperform their white peers on academic measures but still face stiffer odds when applying to Ivy League colleges.
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And before you ask whether stiffer financial penalties would work, remember that it never became clear exactly how all the Obamacare tax penalties would be collected from people who didn't qualify for a tax refund in the first place.
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The five-times world champion has never had a season so good but the Mercedes driver expects a stiffer challenge from Red Bull and Ferrari when he returns to the track in Belgium at the end of the month.
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Decades of prosecutions and stiffer penalties that gave authorities more leverage to persuade mobsters to give up their friends have left a fractured organization made up of "Soprano wannabees" who dabble in loansharking, illegal gambling and drugs, Johnson said.
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Guard Jarrett Culver scored 21 points to lead the Red Raiders to a 59-40 home win over the Lions in the last of three home tune-up games before going on the road to play some stiffer competition.
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"The sentiment seems that both sides are motivated and China perhaps could be facing some stiffer challenges when it comes to supporting their economy than the U.S. would be," said Mike Loewengart, chief investment officer at E-Trade Capital.
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Contracting the muscles alters the shape, position and tension of the vocal folds, which in turn change the pitch of the resulting sound: the stiffer the vocal folds, the faster they vibrate and the higher the pitch they produce.
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SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced on Monday a bill to set stiffer fines and jail time for serious violations of the country's environmental laws, marking a shift toward increasing environmental scrutiny in the world's top copper producer.
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And the company has an established record of supporting its products for as long as you own them in addition to releasing new features like Trueplay room-correction technology to maintain its lead in the face of stiffer competition.
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Any stiffer measures against Myanmar authorities could be tempered, though, by U.S. concerns about complicating relations between civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, and the powerful military which might push Myanmar closer to China.
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And, according to Sports Illustrated's legal expert Michael McCann, since shoplifting charges involve considerably stiffer penalties in China than they do in the United States, there is a potential that they could even face jail time for their actions.
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Westpac said last month it would sell Hastings' fund management business to Northill without divulging the terms of the deal, in a move by a big Australian bank to offload a capital intensive division amid stiffer bank capital rules.
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In announcing the charges, Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman called the case one of the first felony criminal neglect cases his office has prosecuted since legislation was enacted three years ago calling for stiffer punishments and penalties for offenders.
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But the Canadian bill contains a number of contentious aspects that quickly generated sharp reaction, such as imposing stiffer penalties for anyone who sells pot to a minor, which could carry a prison term of up to 14 years.
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But the Canadian bill contains a number of contentious aspects that quickly generated sharp reaction, such as imposing stiffer penalties for anyone who sells pot to a minor, which could carry a prison term of up to 2.53 years.
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Murray has won all 18 of his Tour level matches against Australians, but after gliding past John Millman into the last 16, he faces a far stiffer test against the dangerous Kyrgios who was in scintillating form against Lopez.
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Pros: Long-lasting (as long as if not longer than most neoprene suits), neoprene-free, almost petroleum-free, very warm, so you can often get away with a thinner suitCons: Not cheap, maybe a little stiffer than neoprene suits
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Clinton is expected to identify stiffer gun control laws as a priority in her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night, setting up a clear contrast with Donald J. Trump, who frequently notes his N.R.A. endorsement.
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The move mirrors cutbacks at several European rivals, such as Deutsche Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland, and reflects tough market conditions for all investment banks as they grapple with stiffer regulations and a decline in fixed income trading.
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Stiffer civil penalties for oil companies lying about royalty payments, new standards to ensure that oil and gas from public lands is accurately measured, and protections against oil drilling in national parks are all potentially in the cross-hairs.
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As declining utility demand, stiffer competition and increased consumer interest in distributed services challenge legacy service models, utilities are struggling in part because some owners are playing a profit-squeezing short-game at the expense of long-term planning.
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And since Netflix's service is already established, Disney will face a stiffer battle than Netflix, Verna said: The market is already full of over-the-top video companies that offer premium content without requiring a cable or satellite subscription.
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That means that unlike, say, the Chevrolet Colorado that has a traditional steel ladder truck frame with a body bolted on top, the Ridgeline's rigid but exceptionally safe unibody structure is lighter and stiffer than any other truck around.
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The disclosure raised the prospect that corruption investigations involving the company in Europe, to do with the use of middlemen to pay bribes, could spread to the United States, which typically imposes much higher fines and stiffer court judgments.
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In a free society, madmen and monsters find a way to kill — as the killer in Vegas, a man of means and no significant criminal history, almost certainly would have even with tighter gun regulations and stiffer background checks.
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Although the vast majority of the vehicles at issue are in Europe, the financial penalties were much stiffer in the United States because of the country's stricter enforcement regimen and a legal system that is more favorable to consumers.
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President Trump ordered the stiffer effort last month — and it is the zero tolerance policy that results in unlawful immigrants being taken into federal criminal custody, at which point their children are considered unaccompanied alien minors and taken away.
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In an unusually strong editorial, Global Times, a newspaper that sometimes reflects the thinking of China's leadership, said Beijing would support stiffer United Nations sanctions, including "strictly limiting" oil exports to North Korea should it conduct a nuclear test.
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Jamaica has, of course, been a player in the Caribbean tourist game, but competition is stiffer and so are the stakes now that Cuba has opened up and inched ahead of Jamaica in the number of visitors in 2015.
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It had a much stiffer elevation than anything I'd attempted so far on the trail—a climb of forty-five hundred feet—and there were no fountains or springs along the way, which meant lugging large amounts of water.
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MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia plans to impose stiffer fines on technology firms that fail to comply with Russian laws, sources familiar with the plans said, raising the stakes in the Kremlin's fight with global tech giants such as Facebook (FB.
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The Bomaye knee or any variation upon it relies on deliberately missing the head with the knee and using the shin across the chest or the shoulders to make it appear as though a much stiffer connection has been made.
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Last month, the European Council approved a set of proposals that will require such companies to block videos containing hate speech and extremist recruiting efforts, while Germany is considering even stiffer penalties for companies that fail to remove hate speech.
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DiCaprio will, at worst, have to fend off Matt Damon (who also won a "comedy" Golden Globe) to finally get that first Oscar; while Larson's competition is stiffer, with plenty of momentum still behind Cate Blanchett (Carol) and Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn).
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For his commerce secretary, Mr Trump has picked Wilbur Ross, a billionaire businessman who is also a protectionist, having made a fortune by buying and turning around stricken American steel and textiles mills, which he argues require stiffer protective tariffs.
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Their increasingly jagged edges make the music stiffer and starker, yet the electronic polish is retained; sound effects like the garbled robot voices on "Panorama" and the cascading sirens that explode in the middle of "Getting Through" fit right in.
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AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Jordan Spieth withstood heavy winds and even stiffer challenges to remain atop the Masters leaderboard, and will take a one-shot lead into Sunday's final round as he bids to complete a successful defense of his Green Jacket.
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Following the 2007-2009 global financial crisis, Warren emerged as a leading critic of Wall Street and continues to advocate for stiffer regulation and oversight, including reinstating a rule that would separate banks' retail business from their riskier investment banking activities.
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In the case of the Sand Fire drone intrusion, the person responsible for that unauthorized UAV flight could face stiffer penalties since the incursion was in a fire zone under FAA flight restrictions, according to Cal Fire spokesperson Lynne Tolmachoff.
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Russia Exclusive: Russia plans to impose stiffer fines on technology firms that fail to comply with Russian laws, sources familiar with the plans said, raising the stakes in the Kremlin's fight with global tech giants such as Facebook and Google.
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SYDNEY, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Airfares on international routes have fallen below the levels they were at 12 months ago due to stiffer competition, Qantas said on Friday, pointing to particular challenges on the hotly contested "kangaroo route" between Australia and London.
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"The argument that we need to subsidize insurers more misses the point that they also need to have the flexibility to [offer] products to people," he said, arguing that stiffer mandates are unlikely to drive more people into the exchanges.
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The shoulder feint to jab, the double jab, and the jab / left hook double attack all showed up during this bout and all were used to put a stinging slap or a stiffer blow on Souza and keep him confused.
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The tech giant also expects greater uncertainty in the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel business due to stiffer competition between OLED and liquid crystal display (LCD) panels, and from Chinese LCD makers, Samsung Electronics' co-CEO Kinam Kim said.
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It also expected greater uncertainty in the organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel business due to stiffer competition between OLED and liquid crystal display (LCD) panels, and from Chinese LCD makers, said Kim, who heads the company's Device Solutions division.
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If you want stiffer tests for Johnson and to actually build fan followings, make the flyweights work harder to get to him, start matching them off against each other in genuine number one contender matches and make the rankings mean something.
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Amazon, the city's largest employer, said after the vote that it would go ahead with planning for a major downtown office building that it earlier had put on hold over its objections to a much stiffer tax plan originally proposed.
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"Certainly as the headwinds stack up and get a little bit stiffer, we pay more attention to that and we're probably even more careful, more disciplined, more methodical about determining when and how much to spend on our future," he said.
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To that end, he plans to outline stiffer rules for American travelers visiting Cuba and a sweeping prohibition against transactions with companies controlled by the military, which runs vast segments of the hotel and tourism sector, according to White House officials.
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The other side of that equation is that he has spent time facing stiffer competition than most college freshmen, so he may have an easier adjustment to the athleticism of the N.B.A. He will get endless comparisons to Denver's Emmanuel Mudiay.
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Martin Schäfer, a spokesman for Germany's Foreign Ministry, said the hostel would be closed in compliance with stiffer sanctions passed in November by the United Nations that specifically ban any commercial dealings with North Korean embassies or on their property.
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The willingness to go far and wide points to how competition for the best investments across the private-equity spectrum is getting stiffer, and more PE firms are getting creative with how they deploy their capital, seeking smaller, including minority, investments.
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"When young Chinese women are preparing their faces for the day, they might stick up their chins and necks with tape, put things that look like cotton or rubber into their nose to make their bridge look stiffer," Abidin says.
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Much of the cable commentary focused more on the olive branch – his stated desire to seek peace and de-escalation – than the stick, which was his announcement that the United States will impose stiffer sanctions until the regime changes its behavior.
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Everytown for Gun Safety's Texas war chest far surpasses the $2.5 million the group spent last year in Virginia, where it played a pivotal role in helping elect politicians who campaigned for office on the promise of enacting stiffer gun regulations.
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"This breach demonstrates the urgent need for Congress to enact data breach and security legislation — only stiffer enforcement and stringent penalties will make sure companies are properly and promptly notifying consumers when their data has been compromised," the statement read.
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Cuomo on Monday signed a new measure to allow prosecutors to ask for stiffer penalties against those who make bomb threats against community centers, after a wave of threats mostly against Jewish centers in New York and across the nation.
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The report also included more than two dozen recommendations on how to improve safety at tracks including an annual report on equine fatalities, greater government oversight of facilities, potentially stiffer penalties for violations and a telephone hotline to report animal cruelty.
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Ukraine, an ex-Soviet republic of 45 million people, faces stiffer resistance from some EU member states at a time of heightened public concern over immigration after more than a million migrants and refugees arrived in the bloc last year.
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But M-PESA has not found similar success elsewhere in Africa and is facing stiffer competition from banks, telcos, and other fintech firms (including Visa and Mastercard) eager to challenge its Kenyan dominance and scale new apps to Africa's digital finance market.
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As with other brick-and-mortar retailers, L Brands has struggled in recent years with stagnant revenues and stiffer competition, but Victoria's Secret remains a leader in the lingerie space, Sizemore said, adding that the stock is currently trading at 2013 prices.
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The online business will sell products including food, clothes and everyday goods, NHK said citing unnamed sources, in what would be the latest tie-up between companies in Japan looking to bolster their online offerings as they face stiffer competition from Amazon.
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The sentence — which also requires Hastert to pay $250,000, spend two years on supervised release, and register for sex offender treatment — was stiffer than that requested by prosecutors, who initially asked for zero to six months as part of his plea deal.
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But the formal one-on-one presidential debates -- which personify the "commander-in-chief test" many Americans ponder as they select their next president -- are a far stiffer test for Trump than the crowded free-for-alls of the Republican primary race.
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With a new season set to begin on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, Pagenaud is braced for even stiffer competition from within his own ranks with American Josef Newgarden, who finished fourth in last year's standings, joining the powerful Penske stable.
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But the school district's so-called credit spread over the market's benchmark triple-A scale was wider at 580 basis points versus 514 basis points for Puerto Rico in 2014, indicating investors are demanding a stiffer penalty from the Chicago Public Schools (CPS).
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ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - More than five times the number of Afghan refugees returned home from Pakistan in August than in July, the United Nations' refugee office said on Tuesday, seeking to escape harassment in the host nation and stiffer measures on visits home.
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A wave of public protests after the fatal gang rape of a woman on a Delhi bus in December 2012 jolted many in the world's second most populous country out of apathy and forced the government to enact stiffer penalties on gender crimes.
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This time around, Sanders will face much stiffer competition in a Democratic field that could hold over 20 candidates — many of whom are running on platforms that emphasize his signature issues of reducing income inequality and the power of big corporations in America.
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Turner was convicted of a conspiracy to violate U.S. sanctions by agreeing to work for Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe and other leaders, in order to lift economic sanctions against the country — a conviction that carries a much stiffer sentence than violating FARA.
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Here, unlike the stiffer, more conservative interior of Anatolia, the country's laid-back Greek influence is evident: love for the heat, the sun, the sea, sitting outdoors around a table for hours, multiple generations of family eating meze and drinking beer or raki.
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Those stiffer punishments had been sought by Hong Kong's Beijing-backed government, which was unhappy with more lenient sentences by a lower court two years ago of community service for Mr. Wong and Mr. Law and a suspended jail term for Mr. Chow.
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Boar bristles are also noticeably stiffer than badger hair — something favored by many shavers and ideal for hard soaps — but boar is unique in that the bristles split at the ends over time to result in a soft brush once properly broken-in.
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His past views, reinforced by testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, suggest Kavanaugh would permit government to impose stricter regulation of abortion, for example, with additional requirements that could delay the procedure or in stiffer rules for physicians who would perform it.
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Federal guidelines mandated stiffer penalties for possession of crack cocaine, which is more common among black drug users, than for possession of the powdered version, which is more frequently used by whites, and as a result African-Americans were incarcerated in disproportionate numbers.
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Former tech entrepreneur-turned-critic Andrew Yang kicked off the bashing session early on, jabbing Amazon for not paying any federal income taxes in 2018 and suggesting it and other tech titans like Google and Facebook should face a stiffer tax bill.
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The ABCDs are also facing stiffer competition from players such as China's COFCO Group, which recently scooped up the agribusiness of Singapore-listed Noble Group and Dutch grain trader Nidera, and Japanese trading house Marubeni Corp, which bought U.S. grain handler Gavilon in 2012.
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Scott said the bill should "make clear" that there will be no change in current penalties for giving or selling the drug to minors under 21 or near schools, and it should have stiffer penalties for smoking marijuana while driving or in front of children.
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The ABCDs are are also facing stiffer competition from players such as China's COFCO Group, which recently scooped up the agribusiness of Singapore-listed Noble Group and Dutch grain trader Nidera, and Japanese trading house Marubeni Corp , which bought U.S. grain handler Gavilon in 2012.
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The United States is mulling new sanctions on Chinese firms and bank doing business with Pyongyang on top of trying to get China and Russia to back a new U.N. Security Council resolution imposing stiffer sanctions on North Korea following its latest missile test.
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Not only is a long fight unfamiliar territory, and Cerrone a stiffer test than anyone Till has fought previously, Till put himself through a severe weight cut to make welterweight and missed weight by five pounds in his May 2017 fight against Jessin Ayari.
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There's nothing worse than finishing off a new hairstyle with a stiffer-than-expected spray — you know, the ones that make you want to jump back in the shower and start fresh rather than live with that sticky feeling for the rest of the night.
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But these policies faced much stiffer opposition than they would have in the past, as now-common arguments over self-defense, the ability to use firearms to stand for liberty in the face of tyranny, and the futility of gun control began to spread.
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That decision gave Kansas, Georgia and Alabama officials a blessing to alter the federal voter registration applications handed out in motor vehicle offices and many other state agencies, replacing the oath with something stiffer: a demand for proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
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DENPASAR, Indonesia (Reuters) - Prosecutors in Indonesia are examining online video comments by a U.S. woman jailed for 10 years over the 2014 murder of her mother on the resort island of Bali to decide if they justify a stiffer sentence, authorities said on Monday.
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The Clearwater IV 9-foot 5-weight is about as versatile as a trout fishing fly rod gets, and the mid-flex rating makes it perfect for surface (or "dry") and subsurface (or "wet") fly fishing, both of which appreciate softer and stiffer flexibility, respectively.
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The unanimous vote in favor of the amended tax proposal occurred at a raucous public meeting at which advocates for the homeless and affordable housing — some holding placards saying "Tax Amazon" — argued in favor of a stiffer tax on the company and other businesses.
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The bill would also create a new criminal offense for selling or providing access to botnets, as well as grant judges the discretion to impose stiffer penalties for attacking computers that control critical infrastructure — something that has been met with support from some business groups.
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Stiffer lending standards and more onerous financial obligations, including albatross-like student loans as well as rising rent and healthcare costs, have led to an uneven housing recovery that has left many out in the cold — with millennials feeling the brunt of this phenomenon.
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But in most, the penalty for not doing so is only a fine, and it's unclear whether stiffer penalties would hold up in court — it's never been tested, and the Constitution does appear to give the electors the right to make the final call.
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And he assured senators from both parties that his views on the criminal justice system had evolved from the early 1990s, when he advocated stiffer sentences for drug offenders, and that he would fully carry out substantial sentencing and prison law changes passed last month.
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Republican leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives are considering a vote as soon as next week on long-delayed legislation to broaden sanctions against North Korea through stiffer punishments on foreign companies doing business with Pyongyang, U.S. congressional sources said on Wednesday.
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It had requested that the trio, Alex Chow, Nathan Law and Joshua Wong (Mr Wong is pictured), be given stiffer sentences after a lower court last year ordered two of them to perform community service and gave one of them a suspended three-week jail term.
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Andrew M. Cuomo, a Democrat, in 153, New York has some of the toughest gun control laws in the country, including an expanded ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, broader background checks, and stiffer penalties for people who use guns in the commission of crimes.
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SEOUL, South Korea — President Moon Jae-in of South Korea warned on Wednesday that North Korea would face stiffer sanctions if it resumed weapons tests, while crediting President Trump with helping force the North to resume dialogue and strike a broader agreement to improve Korean ties.
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But while the N.R.A.'s congressional support appears secure, it has faced much stiffer competition at the state level, where gun control groups like Everytown for Gun Safety, funded with $50 million from Michael R. Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York, have scored a number of victories.
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The one-year declines range from 16 percent for the largest, sturdiest franchises such as BlackRock and T. Rowe Price to 33 percent for more globally exposed managers Invesco and Franklin Resources to 50 percent for smaller firms with stiffer business challenges, namely Legg Mason and Waddell & Reed Financial.
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If police and prosecutors can establish that a suspect demonstrated racial or religious hostility while carrying out certain offences—mostly types of assault and criminal damage—or that they were motivated by such prejudice, the person can be charged with "aggravated" versions of those crimes, which carry stiffer sentences.
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Margin Weaker Outside Guangzhou: YXP's EBITDA margin fell to 14.03% in 2015 from 17.32% in 2014 due to increased sales from lower-margin projects outside Guangzhou, lower EBITDA contribution from commercial projects, weaker average selling prices in a slower market, and higher land costs due to stiffer competition.
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Both Colombian presidential contenders - right-winger Ivan Duque and leftist Gustavo Petro - have promised to clamp down on graft through measures including stiffer sentences and forcing the return of stolen public funds, tall orders given the new president will need to pass legislation through a historically corrupt Congress.
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Investors are watching to see how Chinese policymakers plan to offset the impact of the stiffer tariffs on both the economy and financial markets, analysts at Citi said, adding that Beijing's options include support for stock markets and the yuan, as well as monetary policy measures and liquidity injections.
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Yet in most, the penalty for being a faithless elector is only a fine, and it's unclear whether stiffer penalties would hold up in court — the matter has never been truly tested, and the Constitution's language may indeed give the electors the right to make the final call.
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Richmond was braced on Sunday for the rally, aimed at showing gun enthusiasts' disdain for swift moves the newly Democrat-controlled legislature is making to pass stiffer gun laws - and many residents feared a repeat of violence seen at a white supremacist rally in nearby Charlottesville in 2017.
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Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward Cruz3 real problems Republicans need to address to win in 85033 The Hill's Morning Report - Trump on defense over economic jitters Democrats keen to take on Cornyn despite formidable challenges MORE (R-Texas) is facing a stiffer challenge than many expected from Democratic Rep.
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The yet-to-be-released proposal has already received considerable attention and debate after Andrew Bremberg, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, told reporters Sunday that the plan "will include stiffer penalties for high-intensity drug traffickers, including the death penalty for some," according to CNN.
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If he succeeds, businesses including Google (GOOG) and Facebook (FB) could face even stiffer regulations than under the California Consumer Privacy Act, which granted Internet users new rights to their data last year after Mactaggart introduced a ballot initiative, then withdrew it and hammered out the legislation with state lawmakers.
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But with so little time for campaigning there, and a quarter of all national delegates up for grabs one week later, Super Tuesday looms as a crucial test of whether Mr. Trump will continue his once-unthinkable march to the nomination or will face a stiffer challenge from a culled field.
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Paolo Bianco, who heads the quantum-technology research team at Airbus, a big European aerospace firm, says that quantum-simulating a new material such as a stiffer or lighter alloy for use in aeroplanes or satellites would be much faster and cheaper than manufacturing and then testing the material itself.
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In 2006, long after the steroid era's peak, he instituted stiffer drug testing policies, though critics say he didn't act soon enough, giving in to the thrill of watching juiced up ballplayers smack fastballs a mile through the sky just as baseball withered in popularity compared to football and basketball.
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" Even as they promised to seek stiffer penalties for dealers whose drugs led to overdose deaths, they also concluded: "Enforcement efforts are more effective when they are part of a larger strategy to prevent addiction by educating potential drug abusers, and ensuring that help is available to people who become addicted.
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For example, there wasn't a lot of attention focused on the passage of Kate's Law in the House a couple weeks ago, a bill that many argue will make communities safer by allowing stiffer penalties for those who commit crimes after being deported and then return to the United States.
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Given the current hostilities and Trump&aposs vow to impose even stiffer sanctions on Iran, how to salvage the Iran nuclear deal, which Russia and Germany are part of—and whether it is even possible—is sure to be a top item on Putin and Merkel&aposs agenda in Berlin.
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"With the expected oversupply of the Singapore office market upon the completion of several new offices, Suntec REIT's properties may face stiffer competition for its tenants as well as downward pressure on rents, " analysts at DBS said in a note on Thursday, noting Suntec REIT owns three office assets in the CBD.
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So even though there are more jobs available in January, you're facing much stiffer competition for those roles, meaning your odds of landing the gig actually decrease in January as compared to other times of the year, like December, when the pool of candidates falls more than the number of openings does.
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Investors are closely watching to see how Chinese policymakers plan to offset the impact of the stiffer tariffs on both the economy and financial markets, analysts at Citi said in a note, adding that Beijing's options include support for stock markets and the yuan, as well as monetary policy measures and liquidity injections.
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Rice, though, never returned to the N.F.L. After that controversy, the league introduced several new policies that included stiffer penalties for players found to have committed domestic abuse, less reliance on law enforcement for guidance and a more robust investigative team at the N.F.L. Still, the response to incidents has been uneven.
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But shareholders and analysts say the company needs to immediately invest in a new ad platform to woo local advertisers and stay relevant in the face of stiffer competition from Spotify and Apple Music, which are grabbing listeners and advertisers with their user-friendly interfaces and exclusive contracts with popular artists such as Taylor Swift.
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The first costs $3,995 and comes with wide, sticky Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires on dark 19-inch wheels, a stiffer chassis and suspension with heavy duty springs, Torsen limited slip differential, Brembo front brakes, sportier stability control and anti-lock brake calibrations and a larger radiator to keep things cooler during hot lap sessions.
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When I first tried them on, I was surprised that they were as soft and pliable as they are — from the look of the photos on their website, I thought the shaft would be a lot stiffer and more likely to cause blisters at the top (which is where most boots tend to get me).
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OTTAWA/MONTREAL, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Credit unions in Quebec could soon face the same stiffer mortgage rules as Canada's big banks, its securities watchdog said, but the country's other provinces with frothy property markets are split on whether to require tougher stress tests for borrowers who look to smaller lenders to buy a house.
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Prosecutor Gian Piero Milano had asked for the sentence to be stiffer due to what he called the "great" amount of material seized, which included 40 to 55 photos, films and Japanese animation found on his cellphone, an iCloud and Tumblr account, which Capella accessed even after he had been recalled by the Vatican in August 2017.
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But Andreessen's view reflected both the tendency for Silicon Valley investors to downplay the ability for Microsoft (and probably other mega-cap tech companies) to continue growing in the face of stiffer competition, and their willingness to pay up for companies that in many cases were years away from being able to justify their price tags.
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On August 11th Robert Buckland, the solicitor-general, was quoted in the Daily Telegraph newspaper as saying that those convicted in Newcastle earlier this month of abusing women and girls, plying them with alcohol and drugs before forcing them to have sex, should face stiffer penalties because the gang of mostly Asian men had targeted white victims.
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Let's count the ways: While worse-positioned than most old-line food makers (heavily dependent on passe canned soup, and on condensed soup at that), Campbell is representative of the group's difficulties: fraying loyalty among younger consumers for older brands and processed foods, rising commodity costs with little pricing power, and stiffer competition from retailer-controlled private-label products.
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CapitalG started the program this spring as a way to tap one of Google's biggest assets -- its leadership in the field of A.I., or artificial intelligence, where machine learning fits in -- as it faces stiffer competition from other gigantic investors, like the $100 billion Softbank Vision Fund, that also want a piece of Silicon Valley's growth.
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Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenTop Sanders adviser: Warren isn't competing for 'same pool of voters' Eight Democratic presidential hopefuls to appear in CNN climate town hall In shift, top CEOs say shareholder value not top goal MORE (D-Mass.), who has advocated for stiffer antitrust enforcement from regulators, reportedly lifted an anonymous hold on Delrahim's confirmation last week.
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Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzTrump moves forward with F-16 sale to Taiwan opposed by China The Hill's Campaign Report: Battle for Senate begins to take shape O'Rourke says he will not 'in any scenario' run for Senate MORE (R-Texas), would create stiffer penalties for undocumented immigrants who reenter the country illegally after being deported.
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Regulators have frequently caught employers discriminating against American applicants, forcing them to pass grueling physical or academic tests that foreign workers do not have to take, advertising for jobs in newspapers hundreds or thousands of miles from the worksite in order to reduce the chance that anyone will apply, and posting stiffer educational and experience requirements than the job actually requires.
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While Christopher Columbus' series-launching films are the most accurate to Rowling's books, the obsessive devotion to the source material produces weaker films from a cinematic perspective then, say, Alfonso Cuarón's looser take on the third novel, which gave the young actors more freedom to express their personalities, and act like kids instead of the stiffer, stilted actors hitting their marks.
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MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's biggest phone group Telecom Italia (TIM) reported a drop in first-quarter core earnings on Monday as stiffer competition in its main market hit domestic revenues TIM said its organic earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) fell 2.1% to 1.8 billion euros ($2 billion), matching an analyst consensus provided by the company of 1.794 billion euros.
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But banks' legal advisers worry that the Wells Fargo scandal will result in them putting stiffer, more concrete requirements into their proposal, such as requiring banks to decide very quickly - perhaps in as little as 30 days - on clawing back compensation once misconduct has been discovered, according to the general counsel of a large Wall Street bank, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
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Brett Tolman, a former U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah who is now an attorney with Ray Quinney & Nebeker, said Trump's proposal was unwarranted because the Justice Department had already started to seek out stiffer penalties in drug cases by requesting sentencing enhancements, a blunt legal tool that can add a large amount of prison time to a person's sentence.
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Pros: Rigid bristles break in nicely with regular use, great for hard soaps and for making a lather in a bowl or mug, sheds less than a badger bristle brush, made in Italy, a large and comfortable handle, and it's an unbeatable valueCons: Not all shavers will prefer the stiffer boar bristles, and the brush can initially give off an unpleasant odor
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As the year went on, he would face far stiffer competition, but with Brasher (later an Olympic steeplechase champion) and Chataway (later the world record holder at 5,000 meters) enlisted as his supporting cast, he chose May 6 and the familiar Iffley Road track, where he'd run as an Oxford man himself, as the time and place for his assault on the four-minute mark.
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That punishment, at a federal courthouse in Virginia, came as a surprise to many legal analysts who expected he would receive a stiffer sentence for crimes uncovered during special counsel Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) Swan MuellerTrump calls for probe of Obama book deal Democrats express private disappointment with Mueller testimony Kellyanne Conway: 'I'd like to know' if Mueller read his own report MORE's Russia investigation.
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