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In other words, things have gone from bad to near-disastrous for James—when his team has never needed him more.
Dirk Sparks Dallas to Win, Evens Series Scott Cacciola 2011
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Zuma Press, Associated Press, European Pressphoto Agency, Getty Images S&P officials, meanwhile, took to a rare Saturday conference call and the Sunday morning political talk shows to establish their bona fides, defending their analysis and saying that the prolonged and near-disastrous conclusion of the debt-ceiling talks called into question Washington's ability to function.
Obama and S&P Vie for Credibility Damian Paletta 2011
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S&P cited the prolonged and near-disastrous conclusion of debt-ceiling talks in its decision to downgrade, and questioned Washington's ability to function.
U.S. Officials Still Urge Action After Fitch Report Jeffrey Sparshott 2011
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Nor would I think less of anyone who did what they needed to in the moment to get out of a near-disastrous situation.
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In other words, things have gone from bad to near-disastrous for James—when his team has never needed him more.
Dirk Sparks Dallas to Win, Evens Series Scott Cacciola 2011
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama declared Thursday "the buck stops with me" for the nation's security, taking responsibility for failures that led to the near-disastrous ...
Alex Thurston: Nigerian Backlash Against US-Mandated Enhanced Airport Screenings 2010
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama declared Thursday "the buck stops with me" for the nation's security, taking responsibility for failures that led to the near-disastrous ...
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Such a near-disastrous disturbance hardly seems to faze Finn, though, even for a New York minute.
Michael Bialas: An Intriguing Neil Finn Makes Crowded House Call 2010
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In a wholly different context, it was the language used by Roger Federer yesterday when he had a near-disastrous collapse against Alejandro Falla.
Andy Murray starts Wimbledon challenge with easy win over Jan Hajek 2010
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In a wholly different context, it was the language used by Roger Federer yesterday when he had a near-disastrous collapse against Alejandro Falla.
Wimbledon 2010: Andy Murray stands alone after beating Jan Hajek 2010
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