But sentiments like these are no laughing matter when consumers feel embarrassed about the brands they once coveted and purchased.

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But no matter how tough you are, there are times when the strain takes its toll.

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The hard lesson for governments is that citizens will adopt technology when it is both optional and beneficial to them, but resist it strenuously when it is compulsory, no matter how sensible it may seem.

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But no matter what happens in the next few weeks, sponsors are going to think twice when it comes to NHL sponsorships for next year.

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But, when the time comes, Israel will find that it is no easy matter to reverse such violations simply because it has the right to do so.

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But I'll only know I have finished the creative process when someone comes in and says that, no matter what, they have to have it.

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And we don't have the name of North Carolina, Syracuse or Georgetown, but we are still here, we show up every single day, and no matter how anybody feels about us, when you step in between those lines we're all equal and we feel like we can take on anybody.

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