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low-ball — Reduce, as in a bid; a very low estimate. ► “To compete profitably in the new low fare environment, the major airlines know they must continue to slash costs, introduce BAREBONES products and use fare sales that low ball the market.”… … American business jargon
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low — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun ADJECTIVE ▪ all time, new, record ▪ The pound has hit a new low against the dollar. VERB + LOW ▪ fall to, hit … Collocations dictionary
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List of Dragon Ball Z Kai episodes — Japanese promotional poster of Dragon Ball Kai Dragon Ball Z Kai (known in Japan as Dragon Ball Kai) is a revised version of the ani … Wikipedia
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3B/RTR Spades — History= From [http://www.pagat.com/boston/spades.html the Card Games website] . Spades was invented in the United States of America in the 1930s and is played quite widely in North America. 3B/RTRSpades was invented at Bell Laboratories in Lisle … Wikipedia
Stalking horse — A stalking horse is someone or something whose role is to become the focal point for, or the initiator of, a debate or challenge. In reality, however, their leadership role may be an illusion, and the stalking horse is really working to promote a … Wikipedia
Allstate — Infobox Company company name = Allstate Corporation company company type = Public (NYSE|ALL) company slogan = You re in good hands foundation = 1931 location = Northbrook, Illinois, USA key people = Thomas J. Wilson, CEO industry = Insurance… … Wikipedia
