Of those, 127 have been temporarily shut and their owners given 30 days to make alterations.

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Microsoft resisted the challenge, but later agreed to make alterations to satisfy the Europe regulators as well as those monitoring the South Korean market.

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While not always immediately apparent how, you can easily make alterations to the object, including alternating nozzles to switch up its color for dual extruders.

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If Penrallt succeed in taking it over, they will need to make drastic alterations to the inside.

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Industry observers have speculated that manufacturers like HTC will make fewer alterations on their Android phones as a result.

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It's also a necessary evil, as these big projects often require cities to make significant alterations and upgrades to simply keep vital services functioning properly.

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If your property isn't currently listed, however, you may want to think twice about pursuing local recognition, because that often comes with strings attached that limit your ability to make exterior alterations to your property.

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"It's particularly galling because the council have given the Conference an unconditional undertaking that they will make good all the required alterations, and they will be completed by the start of the season, " he said.

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