In spite of the objective veracity of the published facts having been proven, waving massive damages to intimidate our company must surely be a plot to muzzle follow-up investigative reports. (N3 lesson 135)
Nevertheless, ten years ago, under the pretext of economic revitalization, city hall relaxed urban planning regulations and formally issued permits for large-scale residential tract land developments by private developers. (N2 lesson 144)
Yes. Despite a large collateral shortfall, they have failed to set aside the necessary allowance for doubtful accounts, and their equity capital is overstated. Following the tightened assessment standards, we must hand down a downgrade on assessment, ordering the full write-off and provisioning for the shortfall. (N1 lesson 92)
Don't give me that! Despite the existence of irrefutable proof via recorded interview tapes with the on-site substation supervisor, they intend to dodge liability as a company! (N2 lesson 20)