the less possible vs the least possible

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• A measure of flexibility may none the less be possible as regards the requirements on the legal form of credit institutions of the protection of banking names.
• However, it is important to find an optimal relation between centrifugation which requires the less length possible and easy handling for the experimenter in separating the phases after centrifugation.
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• A single declaration in a single taxation location means less possible fraud and cost savings.
• Alas, that is becoming less and less possible and would soon be impossible if we allow the Commissions's proposals on fishing in the Adriatic to be applied.
• I just... suddenly, everything seemed less possible again.
• It would be even less possible to define such projects in terms of their implementation including their participants, their objectives and effects, as was required in point 147(a) of the 2008 Guidelines.
• Lastly, the non-renewal of high-end vehicles and powerful engines will make it less possible to go in for calls for tender from corporate customers and will have an impact on the Group's brand image which will go well beyond the restructuring period.
• I am speaking as a Member from a Member State, Spain, whose rivers stopped being navigable some time ago and which is suffering from a drought that is becoming structural, thereby making it less and less possible for that navigability to be restored.
• Finally, and I will say this again and again, it is not possible to accept that companies which benefit from European subsidies can then relocate, and even less possible to accept that relocations are caused by the subsidies themselves, within Europe.
• When that weakens, the trade defence measures become less easy or possible to use.
• Richard would like something a little less pink, if possible.
• And it's possible a less determined man would've turned back.
• This is possible but less probable.
• Various experts have proposed alternatives, since far less invasive options are possible.
• The use of new materials, for example, can significantly reduce operating costs or make less environmentally damaging drilling possible.
• Other possible but less frequent undesirable effects are:
• Still less would it be possible to fix a rate which would also suit the persistently divergent economy of the UK.
• However, to take account of an all ensuing more or less direct possible economic consequences of an aid measure for the particular aid beneficiary would, in the Authority's opinion, be contrary to the approach generally applied in State aid cases.
• The budgetary planning for 2010, for example, provides for less than half the possible maximum contribution to be allocated to RTVE.

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• It contributes to fulfilling the commitments of the EU and its Member States more effectively, with the least possible diminution of economic development and employment.
• That Article should be interpreted in such a manner that does not disturb or disturbs to the least possible scale the trade in products intended for final consumption.
• The rapporteur is proposing that there should be the option of applying safeguard measures at regional level in exceptional cases; any such measures must cause the least possible disruption to the internal market.
• They shall be applied in such a manner as to cause the least possible disruption to this Agreement. the Republic of Tajikistan shall inform the Cooperation Council promptly of the introduction of such measures and of any changes therein.
• When selecting safeguard measures, priority must be given to those which help to efficiently and rapidly solve the problem, while causing the least possible disruption to the smooth functioning of this Agreement;
• Urges the institution of an arbitration system to approve subsidies to minority languages and cultures which are both genuinely necessary and distort international competition to the least possible extent;
• Urges that the EU food aid programme implemented by non-governmental organisations should begin now, in view of the present famine conditions in Zimbabwe, and all aid destined for Zimbabwe should be delivered with the least possible involvement of the Mugabe regime;
• Integrated Pest Management emphasises the growth of a healthy crop with the least possible disruption to agro ecosystems and encourages natural pest control mechanisms;
• We want the least possible disruption in Norwegian nature.
• I'm looking for the least possible amount of responsibility.
• The sample is placed in the air-conditioned chamber so that the least possible amount of saline solution drips from it.
• It must all go off without a hitch and with the least possible delay.
• It could be any number of things. Murder's the least possible.
• It is equally important to allow both states and asylum-seekers to express their preferences, using the least possible coercion.
• This budget should still enable Parliament to achieve the objectives set by the EU while using 'the least possible resources'.
• What I propose involves the least possible risk because we don't have to change our normal routines.
• Ventilation fans, feeding machinery or other equipment shall be constructed, placed, operated and maintained in such a way that they cause the least possible noise.
• This is why I am calling on my fellow Members to try with the least possible disagreement to vote for a good, effective budget.
• On arrival at their destination the animals should be removed from their transport containers and examined by a competent person with the least possible delay.
• We should also take care to ensure that the Member States can implement the directive with the least possible administrative and technical input.