In 2007 one would think that electrical power on this island would be a foregone conclusion.

在2007年，这座岛屿的电力普及几乎已是定论。

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The Chinese renminbi fell for the third consecutive day yesterday, sparking speculation that its continued appreciation might not be a foregone conclusion.

人民币汇率昨日连续第三日下跌，引发人们猜测：人民币持续升值也许并非定局。

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In the meantime, though, Western and Asian eyes will be on Russia on March 4. The election may be a foregone conclusion, but what comes next by no means is.

尽管这样，但与此同时，西方与亚洲在3月4日都会关注俄罗斯，大家已经知道了这场选举的结果，但接下来会发生什么却无人能知。

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It shouldn't be a foregone conclusion that those costs are rising no matter what.

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Once it's clear which shorthand is dominating the national conversation, the rest of the process may be a foregone conclusion.

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For example, the previously known foregone conclusion that this authorization would be extended and 74, 000 people would maintain their jobs -- that used to be a foregone conclusion.

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