However, once this structure is removed, problems with the transition back to civilian status tend to arise.

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In Kabul, Mr. McDonough met with General Allen and other senior ISAF officials to discuss the military campaign, the transition process, and the status of building and strengthening the Afghan National Security Forces to assume responsibility as U.S. and coalition forces continue to draw down.

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This is because such countries have moved furthest along the demographic transition from poor, high-fertility status to richer, low-fertility status.

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Scott had grown worried about his status with the Bills, who are once again in transition.

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Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Falkner of Margravine called for the appointment of "an individual to report on the status of women's rights in Afghanistan until the transition is complete".

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Why then put the squad through a managerial transition when the feeling around the club is that it could be heading toward dynasty status?

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If Puerto Ricans were to vote for a change in status, Congress would still have to set up a 10-year transition to either statehood or independence.

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