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"… We have signed on and we are now operating what we call provisionally,"

The Bahama Journal - Bahamas News Headlines 2009

He was really unfit for the trip up town from the old Van Winkle mansion; nevertheless, he made it rather than disappoint his new -- (I use the word provisionally) -- daughter-in-law, who had set her heart upon having the family see what she had bought.

Her Weight in Gold George Barr McCutcheon 1897

Pat, you’re outside my knowledge base now, so I’ll take your word provisionally – grin for it.

Four Hunnnnnn-dred Years « Climate Audit 2006

NRSC chairman John Cornyn put out a statement accusing the Franken campaign of falsely declaring victory, and denouncing the idea of provisionally seating him while the expected legal dispute of the election is resolved:

Cornyn Indicates Senate GOP Will Resist Seating Al Franken 2009

It's tough to join the ranks of new planets, especially if you're called provisionally 2003 UB 313.

Robot tarantulas, Muppets, and plutons: mariness 2006

Amongst the metal finds, a goat bell was particularly well preserved, as well as five coins provisionally dated to the late fourth/early fifth century A.D.

Interactive Dig Sagalassos - Macellum Report 3 2003

It is only a very few years since I myself came to what I may call a provisionally final estimate of

A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century George Saintsbury 1889

By the clemency of the Pope, fifty-nine of these exiles were pardoned, during a period of nine years, if men can be said to be pardoned who are recalled provisionally, some for a year, others for half a year, or who are brought home only to be placed under the surveillance of the police.

The Roman Question Edmond About 1856

The removal of evangelical penalties (as they may be called), or the prevention of death (which may seem to be so consequential upon, or inflicted for, some particular sin), can be prayed for only conditionally or provisionally, that is, with proviso that it consist with the wisdom, will, and glory of God that they should be removed, and particularly such death prevented.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation) 1721

In another column, I'll provide some of my disagreements with the UFT, but this particular lawsuit is about preventing the mayor of New York and his successors from excluding parents and community organizations concerned with education from any meaningful involvement in the public (and we use that word provisionally) schools.

Village Voice - The most recent 10 stories 2010