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  • n  social skill

  • Says Marcus, rock 'n' roll is a synonym for "taking risks" and "pushing too far," yet if it takes a dose of French savoir-faire to make an exhibit that treats it as high art, so .
  • One wishes she had a bit of the pep and precocious savoir-faire shown by the 20-year-old Ginger Rogers, who played supporting roles in "42nd Street" and "Gold Diggers of 1933 .
  • With athletic nonchalance, he showed moviegoers how the human body could express strength, savoir-faire, rapture, amazing grace.
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  • François Dumont in ABC News
    For Alstom, it makes sense in terms of contracts even if it's complicated because of the harsh competition. In terms of image, it shows the savoir-faire of France,François Dumont, editor in chief of La Vie du Rail, told ABC News.

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