Ironically, the value of such high-tech achievements might be laid low by down-to-earth political disputes between the allies.

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Ironically, these high-tech achievements might be laid low by down-to-earth political disputes over whether Japan would intercept a U.S.-bound missile.

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Astronomers, who despite their profession tend to be more down-to-earth than theoretical physicists, are withholding judgment until the measurements are repeated.

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They certainly seem to be on the crest of another wave though resolutely down-to-earth about their own celebrity.

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She's not trying to be - she's not trying to be a - she's trying to be who she is, which is this great singer, this sort of real, down-to-earth African-American women.

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This down-to-earth girl that smelled good and wanted to be a nurse would take and hold one of his hands in both of hers to unfreeze him and make him look at her, and she would say that she cannot do it.

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"Sean is not the stereotypical cop who is kind of intimidating, but rather a friendly and down-to-earth kind of guy that you would want to be friends with, " David Hou, an MIT sophomore, told CNN.

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In addition to working towards building a Lunar space elevator, LiftPort also has its eyes on more down-to-Earth concerns, suggesting that its technology could also be deployed during emergency situations to help provide camera support to locate victims so they can be found and aided by responders.

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Vicky herself is a nice, down-to-earth person (my assessment), who always seems to be able to make time to assist.

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