The previous, cosy assumption of defence experts that some time must elapse between testing and deployment no longer holds good.

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What I could not remember was how much time would have to elapse before I was declared legally dead and the provisions of my will would come into play.

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Should enough time be allowed to elapse, the danger will grow that at least some of these weapons will wind up in the hands of terrorists or other bidders.

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It would be interesting to know how much time usually elapses from the time a prospective owner schedules a pre-purchase exam and the number of days that elapse after the horse has legally received medical treatment.

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