The seven-mile (11km) route would have gone from Mickleover and Mackworth to Pride Park, with a possible extension to the High Speed 2 rail hub at Toton.

BBC: Nottingham tram

Any decision about the painting's current export will now be deferred until 7 April 2013, with a possible extension to 7 August if a serious intention to purchase the painting is found.

BBC: Rare Cropsey landscape in export bar

The mission, which Syria's government has said would be given one month to complete its work, with a month's extension possible, will release a report on its findings by week's end.

WSJ: Arab World Diplomacy Fails to Stop Syria Clash

One of the ideas that had been discussed earlier today was a possible short-term extension.

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

The multi-service contract is for five years, with a possible five-year extension.

BBC: Aberdeen shipping firm North Star wins ?63m BP contract

Is there some possible medium, just a temporary extension?

WHITEHOUSE: Press Briefing

This morning, President Obama urged Congress to pass a clean extension of key transportation programs as soon as possible.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Tells Congress to Pass Extensions

To be sure, it is possible an AMT extension will be passed early next year as part of a larger budget deal or on a stand-alone basis.

WSJ: Millions Face a Hit if Fix for Alternative Minimum Tax Fails to Pass