Still, despite Mr Bush's sound instincts, Mr Gore must be ahead on this test, thanks to his experience.

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Even Universal Music, an industry Mr Diller cares little for, would fit in this constellation, thanks to Mr Geffen's experience.

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Thanks to the BSE experience and the slowing economy, the chain has decided to close 130 outlets this year while opening just 220, well below the previous pace of expansion.

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Mr Lansley said he couldn't speak from personal experience of Mr Roddick but thanks to his wife he did have "some knowledge of this matter".

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