At this time, we believe the likelihood that a loss related to this matter has been incurred is remote.

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Then there's the Defamation Bill - where the Lords got their way on the "serious harm test" requiring that companies would have to prove substantial financial loss, or at least the likelihood of it, before they could sue for libel.

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Losing one job increased the heart attack risk by 22%, losing two jobs, 27%, three jobs, 52%, while a loss of four or more jobs upped the likelihood of a heart attack by a startling 63%.

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Also, there is likelihood of additional reimbursement pressure for Walgreen or potential loss of business if the proposed merger between Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions goes through.

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In order to guard against loss and protect their profitability, insurance companies must meticulously evaluate risk and determine the likelihood of outcomes that will negatively impact their ability to operate.

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Villa followed that up with a 2-1 loss to Liverpool this past weekend, giving back nearly a third of the reduced relegation likelihood they had earned over the previous two wins.

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While the company remains saddled with some ownership by the U.S. taxpayer, and the likelihood that the federal government will exit its oversight of General Motors with a significant financial loss, the company itself is in better shape now than in many years.

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