Though they bring problems of resistance, it is no longer possible to argue plausibly that they cannot be given to even the poorest Africans.

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Some economists argue plausibly that signs of slowing consumer spending are already apparent: Simon Briscoe, an economist at Nikko Europe, a securities firm, points out that a whole host of economic variables, from car registrations to retail sales, are weaker than they were six months ago.

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The officials argue, plausibly, that the leaders at Beidaihe are in no mood to take drastic action over Taiwan, so beset are they with challenges at home.

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Well, actually, it's to keep and bear arms, and I think we can plausibly argue that ammunition is part of having arms.

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After all, at least he could plausibly argue he was on crack.

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Both countries can plausibly argue that their debt loads are sustainable.

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Patriots can plausibly argue that most people have plenty of space to live as individuals and value stability more than rights and freedoms: the Arab spring, after all, had few echoes in China.

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But it has been able to argue (not always plausibly) that these deals are entered into only when they provide better value than old-style procurement (which, to be fair, also has its problems).

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