South Hams District Council, responsible for the work, blamed delays on unexpected difficulties getting hold of repair materials from China.

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The board took a close look at Mars Polar Lander to ensure that it would not encounter unexpected difficulties of its own.

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Judge Lord Pentland dismissed the jury of 10 men and five women, saying it was due to "unforeseeable and unexpected difficulties which had arisen".

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It's enough to say that Guy and Girl may or may not be destined to live happily ever after, and that "Once" portrays their should-we-shouldn't-we difficulties with unexpected honesty.

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Nevertheless, difficulties may arise when the Scottish executive has to deal with the unexpected.

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