In contrast to the Microsoft story, Google began laying the groundwork early for the day when it, too, would be called on the carpet.

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When Meryl Streep, George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Viola Davis strut down the red carpet to the Kodak Theatre for the Academy Awards ceremony on February 26, it may be for the last time.

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After his success in SW19 came a quarter-final place at the US Open and another title in Switzerland on carpet, and it would seem to be time for a good run at Roland Garros.

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