Fortunately, there are some tactics that can be employed to stay ahead of the game.

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Here was a gambler drastically raising the stakes to stay ahead of the game.

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At home in China, Mr. Ma is trying to stay ahead of the game as competition rises for the first time against his massive online shopping sites, Taobao Marketplace and Taobao Mall, which rival eBay.com in terms of transaction value.

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On the other side of the fence, TBG will be led by Senior Vice President (Product Group) Dr. Peter Hortensius to better establish the business-friendly Think brand in the consumer market, as well as continuing to stay ahead of the game in the global commercial business.

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China is able to stay one-step ahead of the game, using risk-based management processes their suppliers.

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The rules of the game have changed, and businesses will need to play offense, not defense, to stay ahead.

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And though neither could stay until the end, Luke Wright and Tim Bresnan then got in some handy batting practice ahead of England's first game of the tournament on Monday against hosts West Indies.

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