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The 23 referees who will be in action in Germany are currently the best match officials in the world. That is the way it has to be as they will have a crucial role to play in this tournament and great demands will be placed on them.

Wherever there are ski resorts there will be daily updates. These will mostly relay information that is relevant to skiers - imminent snowfall, the likelihood of avalanches and so on - but it will also offer advice on any storm fronts that are expected. For anybody planning a trek, this is crucial information.

Whether for entertainment, business or personal communications, video is becoming a crucial application for our customers, and distance learning and video conferencing are natural extensions of our expertise in transporting video as part of the triple play to cable subscribers, ... We've built our video transport market leadership on carrier-grade optical Ethernet platforms that ensure reliability, performance and manageability - because best-effort is not good enough in the video world.

Winning the tiebreak was crucial and I am pleased to get through, ... The level of tennis was very high in the first set. He is a great athlete with a great physique and he can hit the ball hard.

Winning the tiebreak was crucial and I am pleased to get through. The level of tennis was very high in the first set. He is a great athlete with a great physique and he can hit the ball hard.

Most crucial to our success will be how well we're able to take advantage of the emerging technological opportunities.

You just can't keep doing that. They made some big shots, too, but we made some crucial mistakes late that hurt us -- a couple of quick shots, a couple of unforced turnovers, a couple of fouls.

We need to proceed very delicately. Sixty days is not a long time to make crucial decisions like the decisions being made here today.

The 13,500 level is the next crucial support level but I don't think we'll see the HSI falling that far today.

That was the crucial part of the match. It gave me a lot of confidence because before that I was really nervous.

We've been grinding all year. It's been sloppy all year. We find a way to make plays at crucial times. And that's what we're all about.

We had crucial breakdowns against a good team and that is not going to work. It's hard to win when you are making mistakes. Sometimes you can get away with mistakes, but we're struggling right now.

We had crucial errors and we mishandled the ball and they just hit the ball better than we did.

We are now halfway. This is always a crucial period,

We gelled very well together as a team. On the back nine we holed a few crucial putts and I finished it off on 17,

We made crucial mistakes at times when we couldn't afford it. We are going to regroup.

Who provides the opportunity to cultivate patience? Not our friends. Our enemies give us the most crucial chances to grow.

Michael Brown is a nice man, but was clearly not up to this crucial and important job. The White House was absolutely correct in replacing him.

Michelin and the industry continue to pass on rising material costs through tire price increases. Tire price increases have been crucial to offsetting the projected 15 percent increase in raw material costs Michelin will feel in 2005 (approximately 450 million increase vs. 2004).

We were able to come up with some crucial boards and feed the ball into the paint for some good looks. Natalie and Candice were both spectacular tonight.

Whether you meet someone offline or online, e-mail and other forms of online communication now play host to some of the most crucial interactions in the early stages of a relationship.

Whether you meet someone offline or online, email and other forms of online communication now play host to some of the most crucial interactions in the early stages of a relationship.

We're a little concerned about third grade at Wallace and we wish it was smaller, but for the most part, we're looking pretty good. We want to provide our teachers with the opportunity to teach to the best of their abilities, and managing class size is crucial toward assisting them. We're pleased that we are moving in the right direction.

We're all a bit elated but obviously I'm delighted to win the game. It was crucial to get those five wickets to level the series. We will enjoy the moment but we realize it's still only 1-1.

While we've made great advances in reducing crime overall across the country, the president wants to reinforce the message of how crucial it is that schools are safe and that discipline is restored.

We're delighted with this pick. So many of his goals were in crucial situations, and that's something we need.

We have to take care of business at home. These three games at home in a row are crucial for us to get the points and separate us in the table form the rest of the pack, so we need a win.

We provide insurance for all sectors of the motor trade. However, to remain competitive, it is important that we combat fraud at all levels. I see Advances playing a crucial role in achieving this and I am encouraged by the results Advances is delivering for its existing customers.

We believe this is a crucial next step in revealing what was improper and getting money back to shareholders who lost money,

We had to treat each possession as a crucial because it's a small possession game. We were trying to be patient and get a good look against it (zone defense). They were really packing it in and really trying to sag on Kyle. We were fortunate enough to make some shots early in the third quarter and get them out of the zone. And then we were able to run some of our man stuff.

We had four straight possessions. We called something and never got into any of them. Never got into any of the plays we were calling. We had crucial turnovers. We had a three-second , a missed dunk, turned the ball over, a charge. We gave them six straight free throws and had three possessions where we didn't get a shot up.

We've made pretty good progress. We're the type of offense where when we need to score in crucial situations, we're going to put points on the board.

We've got six seniors playing a lot, so they should get the boards, they should take over in crucial times like that. University made a great run and they've got nothing to hang their head about.

We had a lot of crucial turnovers in overtime. You can't turn the ball over on the first two possessions of a four-minute period and expect to win.

We had lots and lots of video of us chanting, 'let us disperse,' that will probably be crucial in the case.

We executed nicely until the last the last three minutes. And we missed crucial free throws.

We really missed some crucial free throws. We should have at least went into halftime with a 10 or 12-point lead.

That was a pretty crucial eagle. And the momentum definitely turned there.

That was crucial and I thought we really got caught in the emotion of that. We had just hit a three and had it down to a five-point game. Our defender left his feet and I don't know if he fouled him or not. That was a turning point in the game since we hardly scored after that.

That was crucial for us and that was a crucial shot for them to miss. It's a hustle play, a heady play. She knew what was on the line, she had to hustle to get back and she did.

That was a crucial score for us before the half. I kind of stuck my neck out there by going for two, but once we converted it put them in a position where they had to score twice.

That was a crucial win. I have been here for a long time and we are used to being first or second -- we are not used to being in this position. You have to dig in and try to perform even when you are not having amazing days.

The problem with the George W. Bush tax cut is it really wasn't originally meant to be an economic stimulus plan, and so even if this plan is passed, a lot of people are wondering does this provide enough of a ... shot of adrenaline into the economy to make a difference before the crucial 2002 elections?

We're absolutely finding ways to win. We're making play after play we need to make in crucial situations.

We did not know it at the time, but that was a crucial kick. From that point on the game was a stalemate. Neither offense could move the ball all night.

There are two relationships that are crucial to success. One is the GM-owner, and the other is the GM-manager. If there's not alignment in vision in where you're trying to go between either of those two relationships, then what happens is wasted energy, frankly.

This really is a crucial tournament for us and all the boys are fired up.

We have had too many in the last couple of games, and we have to get rid of them. I'm disappointed I got nailed with a penalty at a crucial time in the game.

We have just got our noses in front, although it was unfortunate losing Mike so close to the end. The morning session is crucial in the context of our first innings and maybe in the context of the game: if we bat well through to lunch we will be looking at a good score, if we lose a couple of wickets we will have to battle as long as we can.

We're gutted. We had a seriously good team behind the scenes and Troy was a vital figure. We work together like a close-knit family and I can't say enough how crucial Troy has been.

There is no doubt that our judgment (for a policy shift) has entered a crucial stage.

Become better at firing than hiring - it's crucial for building a business.

Patience is a crucial but rare investment commodity.

Today's agreement between Putnam and the SEC provides some preliminary measures to address certain of the issues raised in the actions filed against Putnam. However, these measures represent only a starting point for needed industry reforms in fund governance and oversight and do not address crucial issues involving restitution to fund holders, fines and penalties,

This would be a very crucial round of talks and could determine which way the peace process moves from here on.

This study is important to help investors, managers, and policy-makers to understand the crucial question the extent to which environmentally-friendly technologies and products are profitable,

To understand the future properly, it's crucial that we listen to geologists as often as we do computer scientists.

The prospect of weapons of mass destruction being used again is terrifying. We cannot afford to let this happen. Our failure to address the threats from these weapons at this summit leaves us with a crucial task ahead,

We did things necessary to stop our opponents at crucial times and win games. Defensive rebounds and taking good shots in the last four to five minutes.

Those are crucial events that we must have.

Those are crucial minutes. We wanted to get a good start because we didn't want this game to resemble the Milwaukee game.

We're establishing these funds because we know we need to look to the future -- to what will help this region thrive for years to come, ... We invite other businesses across the country to join us in contributing to these funds in support of this work, which is crucial to the Gulf Coast's long-term development.

We are only as good as our sources, ... If they are mistaken, we will be wrong. And a source's confidence that we will not divulge their identity is crucial to his or her readiness to come to us with allegations of fraud, or abuse or other wrongdoing.

We are only as good as our sources. If they are mistaken, we will be wrong. And a source's confidence that we will not divulge their identity is crucial to his or her readiness to come to us with allegations of fraud, or abuse or other wrongdoing.

We are on the right path, but we are not yet consistently at the levels either expected by customers or required by the regulator. The MRG will continue to play a crucial role in supporting and driving the market to achieve this. I am under no illusion that the task ahead of us remains enormous but I take over the chair of the MRG with a passionate belief in the need for reform.

We practiced for everything we thought they were going to do. Obviously once the game starts you get 60 minutes to get it done and we just didn't get it done in certain crucial areas against a good football team on the road.

We played a bad game. I'm disappointed with our poor start. They were motivated after changing their coach and it showed. We came back in the third quarter but then we played bad defense, allowing easy baskets. We also had foul problems, but it's not an excuse. I don't like the way we lost. We have to be more focused in the crucial minutes.

We played well at times, but did not knock down some shots at some crucial times in the ball game. Playing tough competition this time of year will hopefully pay off as we prepare for tournament time.

The patent system is a crucial part of what made America great. The companies who are complaining about the system are bad players, crooks who took great liberties with others' inventions. What they are really complaining about is being held accountable for their disreputable conduct.

The penalties picked up in some crucial situations and on two punt returns and on a field goal that would've clinched the victory. We missed the re-kick to add some drama to the game.

Whether it is better to forget and let wounds heal or remember and learn from the past is a crucial question for all of us, wherever we are.

We'd like to get it over with before then, but it's not as crucial as it would have been if he were still in the running for his leadership post.

We worked hard and took a lot of pride in that for the first 35 games, and we were killing big penalties at crucial times. It's been non-existent these last three losses.

I am counting on the private sector, because it is crucial to Senegal's future.

The debate in the party was, should we participate in these elections and therefore legitimize a piecemeal amendment to this crucial document?

We basically went in with a rookie team. Experience is probably more crucial in wrestling than any other sport. But I was also very proud of them, because nobody went in and laid down for anybody.

Discipline — both mental and physical — is crucial.

What is crucial is there be laws.

The exercise covered the principal decision-making and communications issues that would face us in a pandemic. The drill emphasized the need for all of us to continue working together to determine and answer some fundamental questions before we are actually faced with them. These included: At what point would we send students and nonessential staff home? How would we care for remaining faculty and staff, and those students who couldn't evacuate? What decisions could be made by Harvard versus state or local officials? Who would make which crucial decisions and how would those decisions be communicated?

There are many disparities in health care, and this analysis has uncovered another area of concern. It is crucial that we implement or enhance systems that help protect against these disparities and improve the quality of care for all patients.

We only play Calgary three times, so every game will be crucial for us. The experts say it's Calgary and Arizona in the west, so, obviously, it's a very important game early.

We call on you to engage in meaningful consultation with us to identify a candidate for this crucial position who will unite the country, not divide it.

While profit may not be immediately possible, this is something that will develop over the next few years. Crucial to achieving this is ensuring that the percentage of active cards grows along with revolving balances.

When Jon plays like he can, nobody can stop him. He played big for us and made some crucial shots.

We can't operate now with our heads down. It's important that our team bounces back. It's crucial we fight and battle.

We don't want to go into the playoffs the way we played (Tuesday). We want to go with a good feeling and confidence. Pittsburgh is a huge game because they've been playing well. Philadelphia is just a crucial game. I think that whoever does win will play at home (in the first round).

We view the restoration of democracy and civilian rule within a constitutional framework as crucial to fostering long-term stability in Pakistan,

When Morgan gets shut down, somebody has to step up. Haley really stepped up and hit some crucial shots. We also had some pretty good role players step up as well and give us a big lift.

We're not able to put the nail in the coffin so to speak, just adding on. All crucial runs, all stuff that comes back to bite you later. We must be gluttons for punishment I guess.

We're young, there are lots of freshmen out there. We when walk batters, then make that crucial mistake, it makes a big inning for them. We walked three in the sixth inning.

When doing sports... on the water, it's crucial to stop aging by protecting your skin.

This replacement is extremely important because it's my view that John Roberts was a one-for-one replacement for the chief. Justice O'Connor held the middle in the court, and on many social issues, like separation of church and state, she was the crucial vote there.

There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that what is happening in Iraq now is crucial for our own security, ... Never mind the security of Iraq or the greater Middle East. It is crucial for the security of the world.

We would like to see steps taken to prevent drift from happening at all. Drift is a major exposure route for farmers and their families. Currently, lack of enforcement of existing pesticide drift laws is a major problem. The proposed rule is important because a crucial part of enforcement is being able to have notice so as to document violations. Notice goes hand in hand with the ability to enforce.

We're trying to ensure the dam, which has been identified for years as being at risk for failure. That's the most crucial structure. After that we'll identify the status of the buildings on the parcel.

We thought it was crucial for us to get out fast in the second half, and we pushed the lead from nine to 14. We put them in a situation where they would have had to shoot it extremely well. This was a huge game for us. It was a must win situation in our minds.

We showed a lot of composure and maturity, and for Morrison to make two great defensive plays after that and then hit that crucial two-run double to put us ahead, speaks volumes about how he is trying to grow as a player.

Too many men are absent at the crucial time when they are needed.

We want people to know that a strong Pioneer Press is a crucial part of keeping the city of St. Paul strong. Some possible buyers would weaken the paper simply to squeeze out increasing profits ? and that would seriously hinder the paper's ability to serve the community.

I think the crucial thing about being an actor is to be doing it.