But seven counties had voted against the proposals, and the ECB's management board has not rubber-stamped the plan.

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Loit then saw off Alexandra Stevenson 6-4 6-2 in 54 minutes to put France 4-0 up before the USA finally got on the board in the final rubber.

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Bruce had negotiated a new deal with Birmingham's current board but Yeung has not yet rubber stamped the contract.

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When you press a key on these models, its underside squishes through a layer of rubber that touches a circuit board.

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Passengers wear boat-issued rubber boots on most landings, which are washed and disinfected once back on board.

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The full council in Powys rubber-stamped the decision, which had already been backed by the education committee and board last month.

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