At the start of this topsy-turvy F1 season, Fisichella was widely perceived to be wanly winding down his career at Force India, who were not expected to renew his contract for 2010.

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No reason has been given for the decision not to renew the contract of Wilkins.

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Earlier this month, Argenbright chose not to renew its contract with the Philadelphia Airport for security screening.

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The Employees Retirement System of Texas, which administers 401(k) and 457 plans for state employees, late last year decided not to renew its contract with its stable-value provider.

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The 27-year-old, who has played 19 Tests for Zimbabwe and has a batting average of 42.84, will not renew his contract with his country after the one-day series against England and the West Indies next month.

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The American Medical Association, which was widely ridiculed for supporting reform but getting nothing in return, very quietly chose not to renew the contract of its CEO Michael Maves last month two days after the midterm elections repudiated the President.

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Joyner didn't renew his contract with the network, which still sells the national ad slots for him.

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