Panasonic's board was expected to officially extend a tender offer on Friday, when a press conference is scheduled, and the purchase may be completed by February.

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Years ago references were solely used for validation once an employer decided they would extend an offer to a candidate.

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That's when a club, typically, will decide whether to offer to extend the contract or put the player up for sale.

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Other research has already found many genes in the worm which appear to extend its life, and there are hopes that this might eventually offer a clue to increasing human longevity.

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He estimates that he's able to extend the life of a successful cancer patient 50% to 60% over what standard treatment would offer.

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JamesCorneliusJames Cornelius, Bristol-Myers' chairman, did extend a hand of friendship at the end of the letter, offering to continue negotiations concerning its current offer.

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Gransnet Local will extend the support and friendship we offer online into meet-ups and will provide a forum to discuss everything that's going on locally.

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The most recent offer was to extend the period members would stay on their current salary from one year to a maximum of 18 months, the trust said.

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