In all posts, he acted confidently and firmly and achieved good results.

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As a result, many doctors have been using a modified dose of Avastin instead of Lucentis, assuming even asserting that it achieved equally good results with no additional safety risks.

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From a position of special measures, they were judged as Outstanding and Good by Ofsted, the highest results achieved in the history of these schools.

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And Americans' exhaustion with wars overseas undoubtedly makes him more reluctant to act, but the president's persuasive powers can be deployed to good effect, especially since meaningful results can be achieved without the proverbial American boots on the ground.

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