The fact that we now have fixed-term parliaments with general election dates specified years in advance does make it simpler to limit how much can be spent by the parties.

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There's no limit to your losses, assuming you don't resolve in advance to fold your hand at a certain point.

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So cuts to next-generation programs not only limit the benefit for the military, they also threaten to slow the advance of commercial applications that benefit the public.

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Limit and stop orders can be placed to specify purchase and sell prices in advance, enhancing investment discipline.

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Oxman said energy prices are not likely to advance in the fourth quarter since the government can be expected to do what it can to limit prices ahead of elections, although he looks for strength next year.

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