Semi-compliance, followed by a new rift in the Security Council, is an all too probable outcome.

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We can see the probable outcome for Goldman in the crystal ball.

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The most probable outcome is that the courts will decide, on a number of possible technicalities, to annul the April 2nd vote, and order another one.

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Mr. McCourt hasn't filed suit over the matter, and there are currently no discussions to resolve the issue. but people familiar with the matter say a court battle appears to be the most probable outcome.

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Given the behaviour of parts of the press over the past few years, and given the prime minister's decision to appoint a judge to shine so unflinching a light on it, something akin to what was agreed yesterday was always the probable outcome.

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But the figures do suggest an outcome that is far more probable - that is the suggestion that the duchess will give birth to a girl.

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Go through each of the scenarios that are probable, and determine how you would handle that outcome.

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As businesses wait with baited breath for an outcome to this showdown, the scenarios abound, although some more probable than others.

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