In particular, the extent of involvement of Government officials as documented by the Commission would appear to foreclose such options.

While we cannot be sure how China will evolve, it makes no sense to foreclose the prospect of a better future.

It makes no sense for banks to foreclose on homes when there are workout options whereby people could stay in their homes and banks could recover far more money.

Finally, relying on flanking policies to make privatization and liberalization work may in certain cases foreclose the more fundamental question about whether or not private sector and foreign operators' involvement is the most suitable option in the first place.

The PLA intrusion, by threatening that Indian base, may have been intended to foreclose India s ability to choke off supplies to Chinese troops and workers in Pakistan s Gilgit Baltistan region, where China has expanded its military footprint and strategic projects.