While this is a difficult decision, we have moved quickly to end any further uncertainty.

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"While we appreciate that this is a very difficult decision for the league and owners, we hope it is understood that we really believe the time is now to bring the NBA back to Seattle, and that it is paramount that we do everything we can to put Seattle's best foot forward in this process, " Hansen said.

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While it is difficult to estimate the likelihood of this scenario, it should at a minimum give us pause as we evaluate our expansive tendencies.

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So while it would be impossible for this writer to disagree with his thesis, his solution is a difficult to countenance.

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Now, while this is a great situation for a whisky aficionado, it does make the job of winnowing down the list difficult, and some awfully good drams had to be left out.

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While many Democrats have long opposed the war in Iraq, what makes this such a difficult issue for Republicans this year is the growing tendency for political centrists and moderates to join in the war criticism.

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