However, the decisions being taken in England could threaten the quality and competitiveness of our universities.

This decision threatened the validity of Australian companies incorporated under commonwealth law.

They said the decision threatened to erode relations with clients by discouraging them from being more candid.

"The decision threatens to put a still tentative recovery into reverse."

Business executives said two recent decisions by the Chinese government particularly threatened to damp the enthusiasm of international investors.

"The Bush campaign's decision threatens the full schedule of debates anticipated for the fall," he said.

This decision threatens the future development of the club and has slowed work on the complex considerably.

Lawyers questioned whether the decision might threaten the right of other companies to advertise when they are involved in litigation.

Their decisions come after big investors threatened to sell the shares of companies that accepted the protection.

The Administration's decision threatened to destroy the negotiations over financial services.