(Speaking) Bdi says although they can't exactly get back the time lost as a result of these technical delays, other steps in the process can be accelerated to ensure that the vote happens on schedule.

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Every attempt to get answers from Chapters got lost in phony time zone excuses.

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They miserably failed to qualify for Euro 2000, meaning they will be doubly-determined to make up for lost time once the finals get under way in the Far East.

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Refinements get lost in translation, more quality controls are required, and time zones and transport schedules delay prototyping and production.

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