Despite the high level of initial resistance that each report has met, over time they have all gained increasing currency and acceptance both within the region and among donors.

In the light of experience gained and of initiatives at the regional and international levels, it appears likely that this purchasing method will receive acceptance as an appropriate method of public procurement.

While welcoming the focus on principles rather than on rules, several delegations pointed out that some of the draft principles had gained only sectoral acceptance, and had not found general acceptance in State practice, effectively rendering major portions of the draft principles an exercise in the progressive development of international law.

I've gained weight.

With the QPC, the entire process of assessing the constitutionality of legislation has gained greater acceptance in French legal practice. It is no longer the privilege of the political class testing a law for its constitutionality has become a right of all citizens.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

He has gained weight.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Tom has gained weight.

We literally gained market share.

You've gained weight, haven't you?

Article 28 With regard to the intangible assets gained by an enterprise by means of self creation, purchase or the investment acceptance and so on, the ownership shall be defined under law and the related financial responsibilities for operation and management thereof shall be determined and implemented.

Ratification, acceptance, approval or accession

Signature, ratification, acceptance or approval

Signature, ratification, acceptance, approval, accession

SIGNATURE, RATIFICATION, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL

SIGNATURE, RATIFICATION, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL

The arguments are gaining acceptance.

They just gained a new confidence.

In birds, life gained new mobility.

The movie gained her great popularity.

The Niger gained independence in 1960.

Signature, ratification, acceptance, approval and accession

Acceptance Cuba (12 September 2005)1

Signature, ratification, acceptance or approval (continued)

In 1947 India finally gained its independence.

Now, I've gained some insight into this.

India gained independence from Britain in 1947.

Last week I gained another five pounds.

But if these three factors constitute a company s hard power, firms also need soft power public trust and acceptance, won by fulfilling a company s social responsibility. Only when a company has gained the public s confidence its license to operate can its management create long term value for all stakeholders, including shareholders.

Article 16. Signature, ratification, acceptance or approval

Article 16 Signature, ratification, acceptance or approval

The Committee recommends acceptance of this post.

The Committee recommends acceptance of the rejustifications.

Acceptance Saudi Arabia (26 September 2005)1

Acceptance Russian Federation (14 December 2005)1

The Committee recommends acceptance of this proposal.

And this gained Einstein prominence around the world.

10 years later I gained my sight back.

His first work gained great popularity among people.

Colombia had gained useful experience in that regard.

The Advisory Committee recommends acceptance of these proposals.

The Advisory Committee recommends acceptance of this proposal.

We gained the top of Mt. Fuji at last.

They need, much more than anything else, your acceptance.