Loyalty is a fundamental component of running a business and referrals are a driving force for sales.

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The acquisition reflects that security is now a fundamental component of online computing.

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Organized under the responsibility of the UNESCO-IHP network, the Regional Consultations are a fundamental component of the Groundwater Governance project.

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Organized under the responsibility of the UNESCO-IHP (International Hydrological Programme) network, the regional consultations are a fundamental component of the Groundwater Governance project.

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The HP Cloud Application PaaS will be a fundamental component of the HP Cloud, and will be generally available in the near future.

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It appears that a fundamental component is lost.

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But fat is also a fundamental, necessary component of the human diet, and only one piece of the complex dietary puzzle.

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