We know that officials in Iran have been anxious about this new round of sanctions.

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In any event, Israel's ministers were plainly anxious to complete that round of reprisals just before Mr Mitchell landed in Israel.

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There were some anxious moments as Hatton lolled on his back, but he eventually came round to hear only stunned silence from his thousands of fans.

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Following consecutive, early-round playoff exits in the last two seasons, they are back after an anxious 23-20 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

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America's Democratic parishes rallied round, and the European partners imposed their rules lightly (the British, anxious for good relations, were especially forgiving).

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With France in an anxious mood about its economy, social model and place in the world, the possibility of surprises in the first round remains very much alive.

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