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A fraction of the size of the health-care industry, for example, the clean economy remains modest-sized in the larger scheme of things.
Mark Muro: "Green Jobs": A Progress Report Mark Muro 2011
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As this modest-sized exhibition indicates, these artists changed the scene once and for all.
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While Italy's deficit is modest-sized, its debt is huge.
Jeffrey Rubin: U.S. Treasuries No Sanctuary From Europe's Debt Problems Jeffrey Rubin 2011
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A fraction of the size of the health-care industry, for example, the clean economy remains modest-sized in the larger scheme of things.
Mark Muro: "Green Jobs": A Progress Report Mark Muro 2011
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Apart from a great room with 23-foot ceilings overlooking the lake, the home is carved into modest-sized rooms including a screening room, office and craft room.
Giving Up on the Dream Juliet Chung 2010
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While Italy's deficit is modest-sized, its debt is huge.
Jeffrey Rubin: U.S. Treasuries No Sanctuary From Europe's Debt Problems Jeffrey Rubin 2011
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High school juniors and seniors scouring online college guides find North Dakota universities are inexpensive and well-regarded, with modest-sized classes typically taught by faculty members rather than adjuncts or graduate students.
Frigid North Dakota Is a Hot Draw For Out-of-State College Students Kevin Helliker 2011
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Lilly, which has vowed to avoid a large-scale merger, is relying on its own research labs as well as modest-sized license deals and acquisitions for new products.
Eli Lilly Profit Falls 15% Amid Higher Expenses Peter Loftus 2011
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While Italy's deficit is modest-sized, its debt is huge.
Jeffrey Rubin: U.S. Treasuries No Sanctuary From Europe's Debt Problems Jeffrey Rubin 2011
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A fraction of the size of the health-care industry, for example, the clean economy remains modest-sized in the larger scheme of things.
Mark Muro: "Green Jobs": A Progress Report Mark Muro 2011
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