Banks have threatened to withdraw their offer if sanctions are imposed.

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Britain had to withdraw its offer to host the 2005 World Athletics Championships because the government initially thought the stadium would be better as a football-only affair.

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Faced with those tactics, the government may withdraw its offer.

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The city government has threatened to withdraw its paltry compensation offer from anyone who refuses to move.

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Easy credit and a property boom have seen Ukraine's capital Kiev expand rapidly but the global downturn has seen investors and those willing to offer loans withdraw.

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He notes that Dish had a provision in its offer that would withdraw its bid if Clearwire drew down on the Sprint financing, which it did today.

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Microsoft now must decide whether to increase its offer, launch a proxy fight or simply withdraw.

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