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"ref": "2003, Chris Kozakis, Firing Fido!: How Radically Redefining Loyalty Unleashes True Leadership",
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"ref": "2003, Kevin Ryan, A New Beginning, page 29",
"text": "“Fredo,” Michael said immediately. “Yeah, no guy sees himself as Fredo. He was the cowardly, loser brother. Plus, he betrayed Michael.”\n“Well, I know plenty of Fredos. I've dated many of them,” Maria said sourly, shooting Michael a look.",
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"ref": "2016, Franz W. Kellermanns, Frank Hoy, The Routledge Companion to Family Business",
"text": "How do “Fredos” Affect the Family Firm?",
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"ref": "2017, Mark J. Kohler, The Business Owner's Guide to Financial Freedom",
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