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Earlier this week, for example, Coca-Cola announced preliminary deals to start refranchising its U.S. business.
WSJ: PepsiCo beats expectations but soda struggles
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Democrats went to the Republican leadership to start preliminary discussions on transition of power.
CNN: Jeffords leaves GOP, throwing Senate control to Democrats
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In July last year, Highland Council gave the go-ahead for preliminary work to start on the West Link.
BBC: Fresh debate expected on Inverness West Link
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Democrats, anticipating control of the Senate for the first time since 1994, went to the Republican leadership to start preliminary discussions on transition of power.
CNN: Jeffords split with GOP could hamper Bush agenda
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The decision to start a preliminary criminal investigation follows a formal complaint by the prince and Catherine, with aides saying they were looking for proceedings against the magazine and the photographer who took the pictures.
BBC: UK
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In Detroit resentment is growing over the start, on December 6th, of a 30-day preliminary financial review which may lead to a takeover that the city says it does not need or want.
ECONOMIST: The motor city flirts with fiscal disaster
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Singapore's state coroner has yet to start an inquiry into Mr. Todd's death, but it is set to hold a preliminary hearing March 26.
WSJ: Singapore Probe Becomes Point of Dispute With U.S.
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Belaid and Boudebouz were named in a preliminary squad of 25 by Algeria coach Rabah Saadane this month for their pre-World Cup preparations, which start in Switzerland on Thursday.
BBC: World Cup 2010: French trio cleared to play for Algeria