Administration officials contend that provisions aimed at specific industries reflect good public policy rather than political manipulation.

The provision of foreign aid also reflected this independent course.

The provision of £232 million reflects lower oil price expectations and a more conservative assessment of reserves in certain fields.

While the convention has not yet taken effect, China could argue that the provisions simply reflect existing customary international law.

This provision reflected the prevalence of duelling in the South at the time.

Several provisions of the accord reflect the players' distrust.

Innovative aspects of the codes notwithstanding, certain provisions reflected traditional attitudes toward authority.

The provision for expenditure reflects the amounts expected to be paid during the financial year.

This provision reflects a fundamental tenet on which our Government is based - separation of church and state.

The provision reflects a compromise solution found after long, acrimonious parliamentary debates.