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Justin had a definite time line in Australia. We'd get a lot of value out of trying to win Test matches trying to play him now but in the end we'd only have him until now.

I think this gives us another great opportunity, if we choose to use it. As far as us having a definite set plan to send guys down right now, we don't have one.

We've targeted 20 locations we feel we need to grow in. We're looking at the Brighton-Fort Lupton area. The whole I-25 corridor is a definite must. We'll be expanding in Louisville and Lafayette. I'm also excited about expanding elsewhere in Weld County.

That was a definite positive being able to finish like we did. We took care of what we didn't take care of over the past weekend.

We haven't shot the ball very well. It's one of those situations where we haven't found our rhythm at all. ... It's a definite blow but we're going to try to challenge our players. We're not going to cancel the season.

We haven't received any written and definite proposal from Russia yet.

You'll be able to trade Intel at midnight, ... a definite eventually in this marketplace.

Win or lose he's always trying to get you back on your feet. He's really a definite member of the team that's been through all of it with us.

White is not a mere absence of color; it is a shining and affirmative thing, as fierce as red, as definite as black. God paints in many colors; but He never paints so gorgeously, I had almost said so gaudily, as when He paints in white.

We believe the rate has peaked already. Bank Indonesia will want to make sure that inflation is on a definite down-trend before they cut.

We have a lot of hurdles to overcome, but there's a definite light in the tunnel here. Are we satisfied with what's happened (this season)? Absolutely not. But more and more pieces of the puzzle are in place.

We get a chance to find out where we really are. We had a disappointing loss against Georgia and now we're on the road again at Arkansas. This is the first time this year that we've taken back-to-back road trips. We've played well. This will be a definite challenge for us.

We are observing a definite trend of hundreds of terabytes of tape library being replaced with disk, ... These companies were permanently replacing, not augmenting tape.

We haven't come up with a definite decision yet. I think it's 50-50.

We anticipate this game will be a definite battle. We never quite recovered from our West Coast trip that put us behind the proverbial eight ball. We want to win bad to get back to .500.

We anticipate the Japanese economy will continue its mild recovery. I am extremely delighted the reforms have produced definite results.

We'll notify them again when there's a definite date.

We don't have definite information on the EO.

We are seeing a definite change in market sentiment.

When a police party tried to stop the car bomber, he exploded the vehicle. We had definite information about it.

Traditionally, trucking has not focused on developing and maintaining good human resources practices. Companies like Unique Personnel are able to remove much of that burden from our clients but there is a definite need for more of this type of expertise in the industry and we are happy to help develop it.

The Democrats have a definite chance of pulling even, and have a good chance of pulling over 50 percent.

The definite answer will be given in Paris. We are going to Paris with the best intentions to make this work.

The exit polls (for 'Cradle') were really excellent with a very strong definite recommend category.

Myleene Klass is just the bomb. Her boyfriend is very lucky. She is a definite ten in every sense of the word.

We knew we had a definite size advantage. We knew we had an advantage at a couple of positions, but Danielle played a great game. They (Hudson) have two nice players in their guards, but they are young.

While one should never draw definite conclusions from any one quarter's results, the downward trend in short term performance over the last six months will probably continue through the end of 2000 as the effects of public market volatility makes its way through to the private markets.

With 60 staring me in the face, I have developed inflammation of the sentence structure and a definite hardening of the paragraphs.

Ugly, it was. I think we let our good deeds get away from us and we weren't focused. There was a definite lack of concentration.

When one works with his whole heart, mind and soul, success is definite to come.

When oil gets to a certain level, it does have a definite impact on consumer confidence and consumer psychology. We are not there yet.

There is a definite willingness to be completely co-operative, be completely transparent and to exchange samples with the WHO and with other partners so we can track the genetic changes.

There is a definite trend that existing laws are being specifically refined to cover the Internet,

There is a definite sense of urgency on everybody's part that has not existed before.

There is a definite sense of frustration with the failure of parks to really constructively engage neighborhoods.

There is a definite need to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania. I was hoping the state would raise the wage to $7.15 right away, instead of waiting two years, that is my only criticism. This is definitely long overdue.

There is a definite horse race between the two of them. But this is a massive market. It is not an either/or situation. Both will be successful.

There is a definite focus, a big, big focus, on travel in the USA.

There is a definite distinction between membership with the club and membership with the museum, ... Membership with the club is $30 a year, $20 recurring, and $25 with the museum. It's possible to belong to either or both, and we'll have applications available at the museum.

There is a definite cost to doing nothing,

There is a control on the level of violence which is still at a worrisome level, but there is a definite control over the immediate potential for it to escalate.

There has been a definite softening. Oil prices are starting to hit the middle-income consumer. It's a psychological thing. They read about it every day.

There has been a definite dedication towards consistency. It's something we've lacked. We need to get on the right track early, otherwise it's going to be a sense of 'here we go again.' It's something we're gong to try and stop from happening.

We're trying to develop his leadership and vocal part. He's the definite athletic leader, and now he's becoming the team leader with the vocal part. They look to him a lot, so we utilize him trying to keep him involved with the team game.

We think we have a chance. It's been a definite step up in competition. There are so many good teams out there at this level. I am going to try and have the best year I can and then move to Texas. From there we will just have to see how it goes.

We're over one to four students at just about every grade level. It's going to have a definite impact on us.

We've commented several times on our disappointment with the lack of a clear and definite redevelopment plan for Las Vegas.

When you are serious about selling a company you approach likely buyers in a non-public manner. The history of these kinds of announcements is that they rarely lead to a definite transaction.

Today, we're beginning the technical broadcast, but we don't want to give a definite date for the full launch now because of problems we may still encounter.

There is definite pressure being the team leader and entering the new conference. In the long run, (the tougher schedule) will be a positive thing, but it's not something we're used to. It will be intimidating.

There can be no assurances that we will execute a definite agreement to sell these businesses to ING or what the terms of such an agreement would be,

We've got a lot of races to look at, but right now, we're still looking at the Big 'Cap. He doesn't need a lot of work. At this point, we haven't made any definite decisions.

We have a definite deadline. There is no missing the deadline.

We have a definite advantage at home. Teams have to walk through the big front door and then wrestle in the spotlights.

We finished strong and had a couple of scores. There was definite improvement. That's why we practice. There were some good things and some bad things. That's why we have nine more practices.

Uncle Brett had a definite vision that he was after, I don't think having a famous father affected him much.

To give a more definite number - I'd be making up a figure.

We saw there was a definite need for recreation for third- through eighth-graders.

You look at most artists, the arc of their career, there's a definite decline at the end. And that decline could set in at any time. In your 50s, or your 60s and 70s if you're lucky. Time goes by fast, and you've got to be busy all the time.

We have different options at this point. At the same time, we believe Luke has a definite upside and has the potential to develop into an NBA-caliber player in the right system.

Both countries enjoy a common vision of a rising Asia and there is definite road map ahead.

Eventually I may have children. When I was younger I used to want three or four, but now I don't know. It's not a definite yes or a definite no.

Even though I have made the definite decision to move home after the World Cup, I am fully concentrated on my job in Barcelona.

Besides recording, we have the Tooth & Nail tour coming up. After that -- and this is all tentative -- we're going to try to go to Australia and Japan with Copeland. There's no definite plans.

As the economy continues a strong recovery, we expect outsourcing opportunities to increase on the state and local level. However, system integrators should remain vigilant in researching government opportunities on a case-by-case basis. The loss of seasoned government workers will affect nearly all state & local agencies. While this will be a significant stimulus for outsourcing contract decisions, ongoing maintenance of outdated legacy systems will provide more definite targets for outsourcing contract opportunities.

Corey was a definite spark for us at the start of the second half. He made a couple baskets to get us going and he did some good things defensively.

Crowds were really out, and that made me very happy. We will have a thank-you lunch coming on May 5, and hopefully we'll have a definite number by then.

Emily is a great kid and she works hard. Her speed will help anybody. It's a definite benefit. She is a very smart runner and knows the game.

English is one of the most talented and gifted athletes I have ever come across in 20-plus years. You don't come across athletes like her very often. She has definite Olympic potential.

There was a definite propane odor detected in the business at 3150 Highway 41A South when one of the employees came into the building, and it was unknown at the time where it was coming. It was thought it could have emanated from the large propane tanks they have there.

There was a definite improvement in attitude from the whole squad today, following last week's defeat by Parkway.

There was a definite impact on the size of the crowds. There are only so many places people can be, and only so many things people can contribute to.

There was a definite crowd of people. It wasn't as though they were abandoned.

There's a definite perception that people would be unwilling to invest or are nervous about that. Although, frankly, if people invest in tobacco companies, then I don't know. Not my place to be a moral judge.

There's a definite inspiration from the art of Mondrian, Kandinsky and Rothko. This translates nicely into upbeat colors and shapes.

There's a definite increased interest in vernal pools, and people want to know if they have them on their property.

There's a definite Boy-named-Sue bitterness emanating from Jayne. You don't cross him, you don't trust him. But you want him on your side in a fight.

There's some definite independent strength in the Australian dollar, aided by gold and commodities.

There's going to be further consolidation in the insurance industry, and I would say John Hancock is a definite candidate.

I sort of ride the fence on that whole steroid era issue. I don't have a definite opinion like some of my fellow Hall of Famers. Some of the guys were very, very adamant about a person being associated with steroids: 'They'll never be in the Hall of Fame. If they are, I'll never come back.'

It wouldn't surprise me. We've seen some definite refocusing away from California.

It wouldn't surprise me, ... We've seen some definite refocusing away from California.

Things are not going well. Impasse is a definite possibility.

These airlines are investing in the future and will have a definite edge on their competitors when it comes to bringing this technology to the market,

I've not got a definite team in my mind with all that is happening here at the moment,

The secret of making something work in your lives is, first of all, the deep desire to make it work: then the faith and belief that it can work: then to hold that clear definite vision in your consciousness and see it working out step by step, without one thought of doubt or disbelief.

The story for January was freight which is starting to show a definite strengthening trend following the disappointing 3.2% growth of 2005. This is the first time in a year we have seen two consecutive months of freight traffic growth above 5% which points to a resurgent world economy.

The spending philosophy of those consumers who 'live for today' is no surprise in light of soaring debt statistics nationwide. What is surprising are the types of people who actually live this big spending philosophy. While the strongly agreed/agreed response was spread fairly evenly over 18 to 54 year-olds, there was a definite division along income lines.

The show basically charts life. Youthful optimism, brash idealism, first love, setbacks, relationships, the drive to keep on improving one's self and life, ending on an optimistic note for the future. There is no definite script of the show. Instead we follow musical paths.

so that I can be released as quickly as possible from this definite death.

Right now we're just seeking input from the property owners. We'll gather the feedback from the citizens we contacted and see where it goes from there. As it now stands, we have no definite time line and no definite action. We're just considering options.

PRECEDENT, n. In Law, a previous decision, rule or practice which, in the absence of a definite statute, has whatever force and authority a Judge may choose to give it, thereby greatly simplifying his task of doing as he pleases. As there are precedents for everything, he has only to ignore those that make against his interest and accentuate those in the line of his desire. Invention of the precedent elevates the trial-at-law from the low estate of a fortuitous ordeal to the noble attitude of a dirigible arbitrament.

Pressures are particularly evident in the West where housing prices in local markets such as Riverside-San Bernardino (outside of Los Angeles) and Las Vegas are rising rapidly with an attendant marked deterioration in affordability. Rising prices in those areas seem more the result of speculative pressures and thus indicative of local housing market bubbles. There is the definite risk in these markets that prices will eventually need to correct sharply lower.

Read the right kinds of books and don't let the author do all of your thinking for you. Interpret thoughts into something definite in your own life. How can you apply it in your work tomorrow? If you can contribute one ounce of original thought, you have dared to dream.

Our defense was a definite let down. They played better defense than we did and that was the difference.

People are traveling together as small groups, either families with grandparents, parents and children or as social groups. We see a lot of family trips to Alaska and Hawaii. There is a definite focus, a big, big focus, on travel in the USA.

On the whole there has been a very definite improvement in his condition, but he is still requiring a lot of care. He is better than yesterday.

Speculation is growing that Fukui may say something definite about when the bank will change policy. Reports are showing the economy is strong and the timing of the move is getting closer.

One can say unconditionally: the transfinite numbers stand or fall with the finite irrational numbers; they are like each other in their innermost being; for the former like the latter are definite delimited forms or modifications of the actual infinite.

Coach L is a teacher who teaches life to these guys. There's definite respect. He knows what he is talking about. He has more confidence in Chris than Chris has in himself. That means a lot to me.