But he stopped short of declaring total victory, adding, "It's not over."

Still, General Clark stopped short of declaring that the alliance would win a victory from the air.

Economists stopped short of declaring an end to the recession, which began in March.

But they stopped short of declaring a complete cease-fire.

But he stopped short of declaring that Iraq had weapons ready for use rather than just programs to develop them.

The report said a "huge structure" was found beneath the mosque, but stopped short of declaring it a temple.

But he stopped short of declaring a complete victory.

As is his habit, the Governor stopped short of declaring that he would not be a candidate.

The police stopped short of declaring that the attacks were suicide bombings.

The judges stopped short of declaring the halt in work unconstitutional.