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Record 1 2002-04-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Translation (General)
  • Personnel and Job Evaluation
DEF

A person showing much promise.

CONT

Superintendent should try to identify and attract the up-and-comers.

CONT

N.H. Rising star. As a high-ranking IBM sales executive, N.H. had a skyrocketing salary, a hefty stock plan and the full support of senior management.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traduction (Généralités)
  • Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
CONT

L'étoile montante du cabinet Chrétien a compris rapidement que gouverneur n'est que l'art du possible.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-03-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports (General)
  • Games and Competitions (Sports)
  • Racquet Sports
DEF

A yound promising athlete whose actual performances predict a top-level career.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports (Généralités)
  • Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
  • Sports de raquette
DEF

Jeune sportif dont les performances présagent une belle carrière.

CONT

Thierry Guardiola sera opposé à l'étoile montante du tennis, le Russe Yevgueny Kafelnikov [...]

Key term(s)
  • jeune espoir
  • grand espoir

Spanish

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