That is a significant reality of our time.

At the same time, significant inroads have been made.

Such changes could be time consuming, without offering significant benefits.

And, for the first time ever, the Maldives is in need of significant budgetary support.

There was a significant 10 percent increase in the caseload over this same period of time.

Significant time has been spent by countries, IOMC Organizations and other organizations in INFOCAP meetings and teleconferences.

Separate trials would divert significant resources, including courtroom time, and therefore significantly impact on the completion strategy.

There is also a significant work burden and time allocation differential between women and men in developing countries.

Subject matter Proposed removal of parents of an Australian minor to Fiji after significant passage of time in Australia

I did not expect to be spending a significant part of my time as a Harvard surgeon worrying about checklists.

At the same time, a significant share of the overall FDI from the South is related to offshore financial centres.

In the near term, the first issue with significant policy connotations for Governments in the region is that oil prices have aggravated the situation of already significant volatility and are likely to remain under upward pressure for some time.

At the same time, the political transition had been launched and the country had significant natural and human resources to tackle these challenges.

Lastly, there were significant omissions in the draft Convention, such as the time limit for States to respond to lawsuits in foreign courts.

This reduced their fuel consumption by about 30 percent, which saved them money, and at the same time, it had a significant benefit for whales.

We spent significant time and energy on the composition issue in the months leading up to the summit, and we were right to do so.

These documents stressed that significant additional financial assistance over an extended period of time will be needed to meet Africa's human needs and development goals.

At the same time the Management Committee was informed that the proposal represents the final significant request to the United Nations or donors for funding.

While some of the improvements were of a one time investment type, a significant element of the package represented an increase in security personnel on duty.

He also noted that after many years of widespread economic mismanagement it would take time for the Democratic Republic of the Congo to make significant progress.

Despite numerous appeals by the Secretary General and members of the Management Committee, a significant shortfall in funds remained and thus, without a subvention or significant voluntary contributions, the Court was facing insolvency at a crucial time when all three trials were under way.

At the same time, we welcome the CARICOM summit communiqué, which indicated the inclination of a significant number of CARICOM member States to support the draft resolution.

And sixthly, the sudden erosion of trade preferences has created significant economic hardships for many developing countries without the resources or time to diversify their export base.

As the case is significant, it should be submitted to the judicial committee for discussion pursuant to law, and the verdict will be announced in a selected time.

Pakistan had made significant contributions to fighting international terrorism but, at the same time, believed that that mission should not become a pretext for oppression, occupation and injustice.

At the same time, the Secretary General noted in the report that development successes cannot take place overnight and many countries suffer significant capacity constraints (A 59 2005, para.

Additionally, information circulars are issued from time to time to draw the attention of staff members to significant changes in the tax system, although it remains the responsibility of the staff member to consult tax professionals and comply with the applicable laws.

Highly significant relationship.

Significant problems remained.

Other significant developments

A significant breakthrough.

A significant initiative.

In her opening statement, the High Commissioner noted that the twelfth meeting came at a time when the United Nations was embarking on the most significant reform since its creation.

The authors conclude that marine reserves can make a significant positive contribution to the biological diversity of both target and non target species in a relatively short period of time.

This is a significant equity measure, consistent with the income contingent nature of the scheme, and will particularly benefit many women and those in lower paying or part time employment.

JERUSALEM In my nearly nine decades of life, I cannot recall a time in which the past was so irrelevant to policymaking. All of today s significant developments went unpredicted by anyone.

At the same time, I wish to stress that efforts to address the root causes of food insecurity cannot be effectively tackled until there is significant progress in the peace process.

Jordan welcomes the report submitted by the ICC to the General Assembly, which contains a summary of the significant achievements that have been made within a very brief period of time.

They're not statistically significant.

This is very significant.

It's significant to us.

There's a significant difference.

Significant cross jurisdictional initiatives

It turns out that this lane here goes right through a major feeding area of right whales in the summer time, and it makes an area of a significant risk of collision.

Despite a significant increase in its own resources, my country will have to rely on ODA for some time in its efforts to realize the MDGs as well as for overall development.