But Mr Bush's trade team will take heart from this success for the bigger battles ahead.
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He can take heart from Argentines' rejection of the old guard, personified by Mr Menem.
Democrats looking toward the 2012 elections may take heart from Mr Tomblin's 50% to 47% victory.
If that prediction is unwelcome, take heart from the 9.3% fall in agricultural prices in May.
He can take heart from the music industry, says Benedict Evans at Enders Analysis.
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"The one thing I want is a reaction and I take heart from other teams this season, " added Laws.
The industry can also take heart from a number of trends that should help it in the medium term.
Bradford deserved the three points and will take heart from this impressive performance.
But Mr Romney can take heart from a deeper dive into the numbers.
And Blair can take heart from the fact Leinster have lost on their last four visits to the Scottish capital.
Flanker Lewis Moody said England could take heart from their defeat but admitted there is still much work to be done.
The industry can even take heart from the response to the crisis by Massachusetts Congressman Ed Markey, a long-time nuclear energy foe.
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But most will take heart from the fact that the two sides, despite decades of mistrust and major differences, appear committed to peace.
Those who have charged the Obama administration and Congress with being hostile to free-market enterprise may take heart from a nugget in the bill.
Johnson said the senior team could take heart from the result ahead of the second Test in Sydney, but his opposite number Robbie Deans disagreed.
Mr Begg can also take heart from the fact that repeated public opinion surveys have shown that motorists are willing to pay road charges for transport improvements.
But the young side will take heart from a solid, if not inspiring, performance against their hosts who could see under-fire coach Berti Vogts sacked following the defeat.
Demand for both bonds was higher than at the previous auction, and the markets appeared to take heart from this, with European share indexes rising after the result.
And, while some men may take heart from the news that the sexual dissatisfaction of their lovers is not necessarily their fault, there is a flip side to the findings.
Barack Obama should take heart from those historical experiences.
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The defence can take heart from the fact that for many jurors, and Ms Jordan in particular, evidence of the defendants' criminal intent seemed flimsy, as it did to some outside observers.
Although the Stormont politicians might take heart from this shift of opinion, the protest organisers will point to the fact that by late January 45% of unionists still believed the demonstrations should continue.
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Despite the disappointment of missing out in a final once again, Murray could take heart from the fact that he has again started the year with an impressive run in the first Grand Slam of the season.
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And while the one-time superstar might be smarting from such an ignominious end to the season, he might take heart from knowing that another New York A Rod has got it a whole lot worse than he does.
As margins come under pressure, especially in the civil business, Boeing can at least take heart from the fact that its factories now look (and, with luck, will perform) a bit less like giant garage workshops, and a bit more like modern manufacturing plants.
Wenger may take heart from the fact that Arsenal were not swept aside in the manner they were against Chelsea last season, although there were moments of slackness at the back, but there was no consolation in a familiar scoreline as they were once again beaten by their fierce London rivals.
How much should the music industry take to heart from all of these reports?
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And it seems to me that the friends of peace in the Middle East should take great heart from this and perhaps will even find some examples that could be followed.
The fact is we take great heart from the statements of leaders of both parties in both houses who have made clear that default is not an acceptable option and will not happen and that Congress will act accordingly.
We should take heart, however, from the fact that the entrepreneurial, innovative spirit in this country remains strong and that in past crises people have come up with astounding breakthroughs that few foresaw.
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