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The private-equity firm said it has found that an ability to withstand change and evolve is a key quality among the top-performing leaders at its portfolio companies.

"They combine data from sensors, Wi-Fi, mobile networks and 3D building models to produce smooth position estimates that can withstand errors caused by reflections," Mohamadi said.

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No matter what unfolds, your adviser has crafted a financial plan to withstand any and all scenarios.

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One big cost emerged when Belgium’s nuclear regulator said the Tihange reactor would probably need to be reinforced to withstand a direct hit from big jets.

“Short answer: better than feared, but worse than we need. All signs point to a world economy that has generally withstood acute strains from multiple shocks.”

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