But the collapse of Enron left a bounty of pipeline assets in its wake.
The terror attacks didn't directly affect the structure, but the collapse of the twin towers delayed its reopening.
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But a collapse of the euro would bring with it unprecedented technical, economic and political costs (see article).
But the collapse of Mycal, a big employer with once-powerful friends, is a sign that the system is under awful stress.
Economists knew this was going to plummet, but the collapse overran expectations.
But that collapse in the recent problems: that is more troubling.
But the collapse of Lehman Brothers, followed by the long series of rescues in Europe and America, seems to have brought the money markets close to breakdown.
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In the end, a much smaller package was put together but the collapse of the deal meant Turkey lost out on several billion dollars' worth of much-needed aid.
But the collapse of law and order in the province could have serious repercussions on Pakistan's territorial integrity and heighten tensions between the largest province Punjab and the smaller provinces.
Founded as a financial computer-services provider in 1988, ACS for the first few years focused on processing bank transactions, but the collapse of the Texas banking industry eliminated many of its customers.
Not only has the currency's strength helped to hold down American inflation, but a collapse would make it harder for the Fed to slash interest rates if the economy were to slow more sharply than expected.
But the collapse of Lehman Brothers one year ago brought the issue to the forefront--some said naked short-selling was responsible for driving Lehman's stock to zero, though it did file for bankruptcy after a liquidity crisis.
But its collapse and rescue by Lloyds actually led to greater concentration in the banking market, and was therefore anti-competitive - and the wounded Lloyds has been struggling to provide the credit needed for British economic recovery.
That left his descendants with a dilemma because GD was heavily invested in developing the next generation of military technology, but the collapse of communism made the demand outlook weaker than at any time since Crown had taken control of the company.
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Hyperinflation can cause not only economic disaster, but also a collapse of law and order.
In contrast, the new-issues market of 2000 started out in a frenzy but ended in collapse.
But after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Kremlin was desperate for hard currency.
But another catastrophic collapse ensued leaving Pakistan 2-0 up with just one match to play.
But following a collapse in its banking sector, the country fell on hard times.
But barring further collapse, it looks like the closest one out there for stocks and the economy.
But since the collapse of Equitable Life three years ago, the industry has been through wrenching changes.
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But a huge collapse, which accounted for nine wickets and just 47 runs, allowed Pakistan back into the contest.
But the utter collapse of Indonesia's financial markets, where Peregrine's greatest exposure lies, threw a Swiss rescue in doubt.
In most cases, however, banks accepted government funds not to stave off collapse but to boost lending to the real economy.
But the imminent collapse of Libyan rebel forces, coupled with an endorsement from the Arab League, galvanized the West to act.
This week has been dominated by one man's collapse but it's important to recognize that there's a broader subject at hand.
But a further collapse of order in Pakistan, which is increasingly described as a failing state, might encourage the soldiers to act.
Murray Goodwin raised hopes for a while but a serious collapse was under way when Fisher held the easiest of return chances.
But the apparent collapse of the protocol has been welcomed by groups who question the science that underpins the idea of global warming.
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