The dust stops short of Baghdad, however, and skies southeast of the city are clear.

不过此时沙尘距离巴格达还有一小段距离，巴格达东南方的天空也依然晴朗。

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In some ways, the Swiss plan stops short of those implemented in the U.S., U.K., Germany and other major European nations.

从某些方面来看，瑞士的救助计划没有完全效仿美国、英国、德国以及其他主要欧洲国家实施的措施。

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On the other hand, less malignant gossip that stops short of repeating lies or breaching confidences can serve as a source of understanding.

另一方面，没有重复谎言或泄漏机密的不存恶意的八卦可能带来互相理解。

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But Kennedy stops short of saying the study implies that women behave more ethically than men.

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Anything that stops short of cleansing the European banking system will not be enough.

BBC: Eurozone crisis: Experts debate options

But the Treasury plan stops short of proposing that this arrangement be made permanent.

ECONOMIST: Financial regulation