However, in leaner times having a daughter is a safer bet.

“然而在物资匮乏年代，生女孩是较安全赌注”。

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Many companies have adopted the practice of downsizing in recent times, hoping to make their operations leaner and more efficient.

近些年来，许多公司采用了缩编裁员的政策，希望能以此精简机构，提高效益。

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"In robust times people are more forward-looking, and in leaner times the center of gravity shifts to existing companies, " says Corey.

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To some extent, they can anticipate the Balkan countries' needs by recalling their own habits in those leaner times.

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Even as the club prepares to announce another year's worth of robust financials laying the groundwork for the leaner times that Financial Fair Play will bring about in two years frustration with the manager inside the Emirates Stadium feels at a record high.

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