Israel rejects that legal interpretation - but it may not be anxious to see the issue tested in court.

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Mr Chirac is torn, fearful of the manipulation of young girls by Islamic radicals, but anxious also not to hand them a propaganda coup by banning the veil outright.

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But Mr Wainman is anxious not to be seen as a low-wage employer.

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But they are equally anxious not to forsake austerity by borrowing more.

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But Mr Greenspan has been anxious not to spread alarm while ensuring the Fed can take whatever action it might think necessary.

ECONOMIST: Struggling to get the balance right

The central bank is glad that the surge in capital spending has been there to support the economy, but it is anxious that things should not get out of hand.

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Cancer charities have said secondary treatments should take place quickly - not only on medical grounds, but because this is an anxious time for patients.

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Baroness Neville-Jones said some of the cyber crime activity was "state-sponsored" but although the government had the ability to strike back it was "anxious not to get into a barney with friendly countries" over the issue.

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They not only remained more emotionally open, forming stronger friendships, but they also were less depressed and anxious than their more macho classmates.

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Meanwhile, Gary Bauer, on leave from the Family Research Council, disapproves of the administration's Balkan strategy but, in proposing a foreign policy that supports human rights and the banning of abortion, is anxious not to be seen as a Buchanan-style isolationist.

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