When I make a promise, I keep it. (Barring unforeseen circumstances, of course.)

当我做出承诺的时候，我肯定会遵守（当然，如果没有意外情况的话）。

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Although the majority pay lip service by simply declaring that "barring unforeseen circumstances", they expect conditions to remain the same, at least they have a forward-looking statement.

虽然大多数公司只做口头功夫，仅宣称“除去不可预见的情况”，预计条件是不变的，但至少他们有一份预期报告。

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Thus, barring any unforeseen catastrophic circumstances that cannot be anticipated at loan approval, a consumer can be relied upon to repay their mortgage back on time.

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