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Why would they shell out big money to sign another?

“Executives, especially high-profile ones, don’t want to travel publicly. To be competitive today, you’re going to have to shell out to keep them happy.”

But even if Americans hold off for now, he believes they will eventually shell out when it comes time for a celebration.

"And record numbers are having to shell out and pay privately to get the care they need. Where has the money gone?."

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If you were lucky enough to snag tickets for either of the shows — or shelled out on resale — there are some crucial details to note before making the trek to Pasadena.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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