It is too early to say whether the airlines will be able to claim that the circumstances of the current dispute were beyond their control.

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While economic figures can always be put down to greater forces beyond the chancellor's control, these kind of fiascos are home-grown.

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If due to circumstances beyond Turner control the stated prize cannot be provided, Turner reserves the right to award a substitute prize of equal value.

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Boomer intentions to work into retirement represent a more realistic assessment of retirement overall, but good intentions can be upset by circumstances beyond your control (your health, caregiver demands, job cuts).

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