Word: distinctives
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...adults might seem ridiculous. But your eyes aren't meant to fall on any one thing; you are meant to be enveloped in a sort of ur-American nimbus that recalls every place and no place. Applebee's outlets tend to be built in suburbs that have no distinct identity on their own - no distinct "neighborhood" - which is why Applebee's slogan ("Eatin' good in the neighborhood") is so brilliant. It recalls the exact thing that's lacking...
...clarity of the principles, but that we follow the principles by the book. There is no difference between what we say, what we do, and what we think. And what we think is we are extremely cautious in maintaining the brand and corporate identity of each company, separate and distinct. We are extremely cautious about making sure that autonomous decision-making is being made. We are very cautious about the fact that anything happening in the alliance should be win-win. You're never in a situation where one wins and the other loses, thinking that the next time...
...even good at spelling. But together with his fellows and through a disjointed-yet-charming plot, he eventually realizes that “there is no one quite like you, Charlie Brown.” Lauren L. Jackson ’07 finds more room for her distinct talent in Lucy’s skin than she did as the Queen of Hearts in “Alice in Wonderland” this past May. She also works elegantly with Olivia A. Benowitz ’09, who plays the character Sally. Benowitz’s every word is worth...
...tricks was a bevy of invented personas—complete with wigs, elaborate costumes, and distinct personalities—that she would assume to (hopefully) ensure anonymity...
...That's not going to be easy. The Baluch, a distinct ethnic group spread over Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan, are fiercely independent and have been a thorn in Islamabad's side for decades regardless of who is in power. Baluchistan is rich in gas and minerals, yet it is Pakistan's poorest province. The government says it wants to develop the territory to improve the lives of the Baluch and to secure the country's energy needs. But the Baluch say they have been marginalized and do not receive adequate royalties from the central authorities for the extraction...