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3. Managers are able to reward their subordinates in unique, personalized ways thanks to the budget they receive from corporate. Two examples of past bonuses: free trail rides at an equestrian stadium and a barbeque with lassoing and horseshow throwing lessons.

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5. A sub-index tracking activity at larger enterprises softened 0.7 points to 53.1, while mid-sized companies fell 1.3 points to 49.9, indicating slight contraction. That for smaller manufacturers fell 0.4 points to 49, indicating worsening contraction.

6. 支持：《敦刻尔克》讲述了一场重要的历史事件，深受观众和影评人喜爱。

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1. 据高部长称，在“十三五”计划期间，中国在与“一带一路”的国家形成优势互补的跨国产业链、价值链的同时，还将持续大力改善投资环境，充分挖掘市场潜力。

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3. In a humiliating 111-77 loss to the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena, Bryant shot 1-of-14 from the field, including 1-of-7 from 3-point range, and scored four points. He also shot 1-of-14 in a loss last season to the San Antonio Spurs.

4. 首先必须了解的一件事是，人格类型与基因无关。这意味着D型人格特征并不是无法改变的。另外，测验也并不意味着测验的结果会决定你的命运。心理学研究表明，任何人格特征都可以改变。

5. 卡尔还表示：“就算没有厄尔尼诺现象，去年气温也有可能创纪录，但厄尔尼诺现象让高温更加极端。”

6. In 2018, more business leaders will channel a potent combination of digitalisation, generational change and growing diversity, to streamline their hierarchies, distribute responsibility, and transform their organisations.

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3. “Since these developments will not fade overnight, there is little hope for a trade revival in 2017,” says Mr Leering.