We're in the throes of a protracted bull market.
By acting now to put these matters behind us, we avoid the costs and distractions of protracted litigation, an outcome we clearly believe serves the best interest of our shareholders,
We had a very long and protracted negotiation the last time. The parties just want to give it a different approach to see if we can reach an agreement in a quicker fashion.
We don't want to get into protracted discussions on who takes what steps first and how we calibrate each step, ... sort out things boldly about how we can make some important steps forward.
Market direction likely hinges upon protracted negotiations in China, where offshore suppliers hope to narrow an estimated $35 to $40 per metric ton price gap between delivered prices in China and other major export destinations.
Negotiations remain our favorite option. I will say it could be a very protracted technique. It could go on for days.
One of the hardest aspects of this protracted public persona is not knowing others as well as they feel they know me. It's a rather clumsy feeling actually; to not know someone who acts as though you're old friends.
We are hopeful that we will be able to resolve this matter through a negotiated consent decree rather than through costly and protracted litigation ... (but) we are prepared to file a complaint if the matter is not resolved expeditiously.
It was clear to everyone that the proposal would be found unconstitutional and would waste taxpayers' dollars in a protracted legal fight that would leave parents no better off.
That underscores the possibility of yet another shoe to fall in world growth -- all the more reason to stress the protracted nature of this global downturn.