The talks, which began in the spring, have reached a decisive stage, according to city officials and Prudential executives.

There are bound to be quarrels and doubts at each decisive stage.

The "voucher" debate represents the third and decisive stage of the Democratic presidential contest.

This remains true in the next decisive technical stage, that of graphic reproduction.

He called this one of the most decisive stages of the war.

This proposal intends to ensure that opportunities are given for public participation at an early and decisive stage of environmental decision making.

We will thus negotiate a decisive stage in improving the safety of air transport.

I am convinced that our proposal on hedge funds and private equity will soon reach a decisive stage.

The Intergovernmental Conference is now moving to a decisive stage.

International climate policy is now at a decisive stage.