This position is bound to raise the hackles of many major cultural institutions, from the real estate industry, and from religious groups who depend on the charitable gifts of their members, not just the 2% wealthiest Americans.

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China, one of the countries that is not bound by the emission quotas, condemned the US position as "irresponsible".

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It was as foreign minister in the 1990s that Mr Barroso staked out his position as an Atlanticist, arguing that Portugal was bound by geography and history to maintain strong links with Britain and the United States.

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The recruiter is bound to be disappointed, but by having this discussion you can share some of your reasons for accepting another position.

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