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It is unlikely that other countries can catch up in 50 years in part because the U.S. legal and regulatory frameworks are more flexible and receptive to change.

“Even if the female is receptive and they mate — after they mate, the male needs to be really fast and sneaky because otherwise the female can also eat the male as well.”

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Private-equity buyers are often attracted to firms without CEOs, which tend to be more receptive to deal overtures.

Kacie was receptive and open to the conversation, but it still felt like Patrick and Anna made a good match at this point, even if she and Blake also seemed to really work together.

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The packed congregation — most wearing pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month — were receptive to his message.

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