There was an opportunity to take the high road of courtesy, of saying something classy.

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"We both realize the market is open, and we try to take the high road, " Mr. Giacalone says.

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Also, take the high road when people ask you about your former boss.

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You face drawbacks if you only take the high road, sticking to your story, or go on the attack, criticizing theirs.

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Always take the high road when you interact with an ex.

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Corbis is trying to take the high road in photo licensing.

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Back in December, it was apparent they were going to take the high road and spend their time focused on the thousands of success stories from within their organization.

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You take the high road and head north.

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"You take the high road, " he said.

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Take the high road.

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Second, by seeming to take the environmental high road, Toyota is forcing weaker rivals to spend their scarce cash on similar green research.

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