There will still be about 8000 more troops on the ground than before the so-called surge began.

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Yet the latter can be useful, particularly when the former are still rather thin on the ground.

ECONOMIST: The United Nations

Many of the disagreements from that meeting are still unresolved - although anti-globalisation protesters are likely to be thin on the ground.

BBC: Key trade talks in the balance

What made the lightweight carrier so valuable was that it could be airlifted to trouble spots quickly, but could still provide protection for troops against gunfire once on the ground.

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Deeley still doesn't know what went wrong, but he said the borough is nonetheless pleased to still be in the news more than six weeks later although there's more snow on the ground, and local schools were closed Monday.

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U.S. negotiators are making serious demands on matters they claim to be central to 21st century trade, yet they appear unwilling to give ground on the 18th century protectionism still afforded U.S. textile and footwear producers.

FORBES: Obama's Trade Policy Should Be Judged on Its Accomplishments, Not Its Promise

But what these gentlemen are going to be able to do is when the news media starts seeing its attention drift to other things but there's still enormous needs on the ground, these two gentlemen of extraordinary stature I think are going to be able to help ensure that these efforts are sustained.

WHITEHOUSE: Presidents Obama, Bush, & Clinton: Help for Haiti

Is that still conditions-based and dependent on the recommendations from the commanders on the ground, meaning it could be very, very slow after July 2011, or it could be rapid?

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

The plan still has to be approved by building unions before it moves forward, but Forest City officials hope to break ground on the first of three buildings adjacent to the arena next year.

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