Senior officials fear that any change would unleash a population boom, despite predictions to the contrary by most experts.

高级官员担心，任何改变都会让人口迅速增长，尽管这与大多数专家预测的相反。

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Despite the obvious need for Mourinho to add depth to his defensive options, he refuses to show any fear about leaking more goals.

尽管穆里尼奥明显地需要增加后防线的板凳深度，但他对丢更多的球却并不担忧。

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The realization and acceptance of the grim reaper coming one day regardless of what he did made it easier to step out and take action despite any fear.

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The Israelis have branded the move a violation of the Oslo Peace Accords, which charts a bilateral route to peace, and the Americans fear the bid will severely complicate any attempt to return to peace talks despite Palestinian vows to do just that.

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Despite all the noise, and barring any last-minute surprise, opinion polls suggest Mr Chavez has little to fear.

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