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  • Reneging on that promise would be a severen embarrassment to its management, bank officials say.

    Tightrope for Commerzbank Eyk Henning 2011

  • Reneging on the severance agreements is the latest example of the unusual steps being taken by banks, securities firms and other financial institutions to avoid uncomfortable scrutiny of their spending habits.

    Citigroup Is Halting Some Payouts 2009

  • Reneging on international obligations is another matter altogether.

    Canada back in court over Kyoto lawsuit « Stephen Rees’s blog 2008

  • Reneging on international obligations is another matter altogether.

    25 « November « 2008 « Stephen Rees's blog 2008

  • Reneging on their election promise to keep the Left at arm's length may cause a further voter exodus of more conservative supporters to the Christian Democrats or other parties.

    'I Fear for Germany' 2008

  • Reneging on US promises not to expand NATO, a crucial part of the agreement for Russia to give up East Berlin, Clinton embarked on a massive enlargement campaign.

    The Obama Doctrine? 2008

  • - An extended whine-fest concerning the unfair tactics of House Ds in excluding Rs from legislative participation - mind you, this unchallenged accusation happening before the new Congress had even been sworn in - which was visually framed over the screen caption "Dems Accused of Reneging On Their Promise to Include Republicans in Discussions."

    Pipe Dream 2007

  • Reneging on its brand promise to be more environmentally conscious--a campaign the company's executives initiated in 2000--could do more harm than good.

    When Is Being Good Not Good Enough? 2006

  • Reneging on the undertaking would see Zimbabwe suffer severe censure from the international donor community, diplomats said.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1998

  • "Reneging after the election will be visible for everyone to see, will leave more than a bad tase and would have international focus."

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1994

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