These rules must allow for a gradual reduction in indebtedness.

Nuclear disarmament should follow a just and reasonable process of gradual reduction towards a downward balance.

Secondly, nuclear disarmament should be a just and reasonable process of gradual reduction towards a downward balance.

23. It was originally planned to begin a gradual reduction of ONUMOZ military observers in June 1994.

The presence of UNPROFOR has been essential for the gradual reduction of tensions between the two communities.

Provision under this heading reflects gradual reduction in requirements based on the withdrawal of military and civilian personnel.

Africa s demographic burdens began to lighten in the 1990 s, thanks to gradual reduction in fertility rates and continued urbanization.

A further reduction of conscientious objector service, beyond the latest reduction in July 2004, would not be possible in the near future, although conscientious objectors would benefit indirectly from the gradual reduction of normal military service.

This would lead to a gradual reduction of the backlog to 59 and 46 reports at the end of 2006 and 2007, respectively.

In the same resolution, the Council authorized a gradual reduction of the force apos s strength to a level of up to 22,000.

Provision for premises accommodation is based on the gradual reduction of requirements corresponding to the withdrawal schedule of military contingents and civilian personnel.

The introduction of a fair and transparent policy to guide the gradual reduction of staff has alleviated some initial anxieties and concerns of staff.

5. Elaboration of specific measures for promoting agreement on a balanced and gradual reduction of the military forces, equipment and budgets of member States

(d) Elaboration of specific measures for promoting agreement on a balanced and gradual reduction of the military forces, equipment and budgets of member States

That gradual decline led to gradual loss of concern about limits to growth.

A process of gradual reduction would begin during phase III, leading to a residual strength of some 930 military personnel by the beginning of phase IV.

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As indicated in the table below, there continues to be a gradual reduction in the proportion of General Service posts compared with the total number of posts authorized.

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There have been indications of a gradual thaw.

It further recommended that the United Nations be asked for assistance to carry out a study on a balanced and gradual reduction of the armed forces, equipment and military budgets of member States.

quot 3. Authorizes the gradual reduction of UNOSOM II to a force level of up to 22,000, and necessary support elements, such force level to be reviewed at the next renewal of the mandate

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Gradual reductions of strategic offensive weapons are under way.

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There is, however, a tendency towards a gradual decline.

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The gradual slippage 'slippage' is the word used by the people in Watergate, moral slippage it's a gradual kind of thing, combination of things.

Worse, the debt that states raise abroad is usually denominated in a currency whose value they cannot control. So a gradual, invisible reduction in the debt burden by debasing the currency is rarely an option.

This effort is part of a gradual reduction in missiles and arsenals and reflects our determination to take specific steps in Central America, seeking a reasonable balance of forces among the countries in the subregion.

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The implementation of the UNIDO Desk programme will be gradual.

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Perhaps the advent of wisdom is always a gradual process.

This proposal seems to be based upon a gradual approach.

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These techniques, in addition to a gradual extension of the filter tip, shortening of the tobacco column, and reduction in cigarette circumference, are likely to lead to a decline in leaf demand over the long term.