He stopped short of saying the FSA would - or could - ban the products.
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Though Baucus specifically rejected the assault rifle ban, he stopped short of mentioning expanded background checks by name.
But he stopped short of saying the scenario was impossible, adding that it "is well within the realm of physical law".
He stopped short of saying Scalia should step aside from the case.
Later that afternoon, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez issued a statement condemning the remarks, though he stopped short of calling for Mr. Guillen's resignation.
Had he stopped short and allowed the Giants to run one more play before kicking, the Giants would have had a 98.1% chance of winning.
He stopped short of pinning Flame on American or Israeli authors.
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While he stopped short of saying that Newsweek will shut down its print edition, it was clear Diller meant to at least float that possibility.
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He stopped short of describing the extra temporary workers as strike-breakers.
But he stopped short of imposing quotas, unless voluntary measures fail.
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He stopped short of withdrawing recognition from Taiwan but claimed to have won an impressive aid package from China: help with the stadium, the hospital, scholarships, housing and agriculture.
However, he stopped short of giving a sell recommendation.
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At a meeting of the parliament on Thursday, Mr Abbas in effect asked its members to back him or sack him, though he stopped short of proposing a formal vote of confidence.
At the White House, spokesman Jay Carney acknowledged that the Newtown tragedy had affected all Americans and "reminds us what really matters, " but he stopped short of saying it had directly impacted the talks.
Panter admits that time is not on City's side given RBS's stance that the club has only until the end of the year to repay its debts, but he stopped short of saying it would definitely mean the end of the road for the Blue Square South club.
Last year, Bruno Grandi, the president of the International Gymnastics Federation, known as FIG, said in an open letter there was a problem with the Code of Points, the rule book that describes how many points gymnasts get for certain moves but he stopped short of saying it was causing injuries.
Molitika drove from the base and although he was stopped short, prop Filise barged over.
Even though he stopped well short of endorsing a particular plan, many at the conference described Quinn's embrace of the separation idea as significant.
Eastmond started to exert more influence on the game and he was stopped short of the line before Lee Gilmour knocked on with the line at his mercy.
Although he has stopped short of explicitly ruling out talks with the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats if May's election is inconclusive, Mr Jones has said it would be "difficult" to form a coalition with them in the assembly because of their parties' actions in Westminster.
"He was more than happy to push the public school's rules to breaking point and a little beyond, but he - mostly - stopped short at the stage where his defiance would inflict serious damage to either his person or his academic career, " the book states.
Since Lugo came to office in 2008, lawmakers on several occasions have considered impeachment proceedings but stopped short, he said.
"I'd say it was my finest first lap of my career, that's for sure, " said the 29-year-old, who stopped short of saying that he had produced the best drive of his career.
Wolves boss Mick McCarthy, who saw his side claim only their second away win all season, said he empathised with Houllier's plight but stopped short of expressing outright sympathy.
Martinez stopped short of endorsing her nomination, saying he wants to wait until after her confirmation hearings.
His announcement in the House of Commons stopped short of arming the rebels, but he told the BBC on Sunday that the UK would not rule out doing so in future.
Carl Levin, D-Michigan, the top Democrat on the Armed Services panel, stopped short of endorsing the proposal but said he would review any such plan that will help the nation "make a clean break" from the controversy.
Kalina stopped short of vowing to quit Instagram, saying he hopes that language will be deleted.
Joe Shaw, convener of the fire board, stopped short of endorsing the protest, but said he hoped the dispute would be resolved quickly.
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