Their chances of repeating a third-place finish may depend on an against-the-odds victory over Dinamo Zagreb and the cash from qualifying for the Europa League group stage.

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But forecasters also said the path of the storm will depend on a high-pressure system over the southern United States.

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The effect on world-wide nuclear growth "will depend upon how things play out in Japan over the next few days or weeks, " Mr. Carter said.

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Most investors expect the U.S. to adopt IFRS eventually and believe the transition will depend on a clear framework for auditors, a satisfactory level of U.S. influence over standard-setting, and investor education and communications.

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