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(1) A request that a lender advance funds under a construction or other future-advances loan.

(2) A periodic request by a contractor or subcontractor for a portion of the contract price for a job, usually according to the percentage of completion of the work and the cost of materials and labor.

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12 on Silvio Berlusconi's Mediaset web Canale 5 and quickly drew fire from TV critics.

Tiff over 'talent'

Hosni also drew fire in Egypt after telling an Israeli newspaper he was prepared to visit the Jewish state.

Israel drops objection to Egypt UNESCO candidate

The results covered a year in which management drew fire from the National Audit Office for "excessive" windfalls when the business was floated in 2006.

Gunning for record

Although the decision initially drew fire, it has been proven that the two countries have shown foresight, Fillon said, adding bilateral cooperation will be a key to the success of the Rokkasho project.

Japan, France must lead global nuclear energy use: French premier

Dean drew fire on February 15 from a number of political pundits and leaders when he released the DNC's annual Grassroots Report, which contained no mention of outreach to LGBT people.

Dean's DNC less gay?

During his previous visit to Japan in April 2005, the Dalai Lama met with lawmakers of the inter-party Diet members' league on Tibetan issues, which drew fire from China.

Dalai Lama to visit Japan from Oct. 30 to Nov. 10

However, the Register's aggressive coverage of business news often drew fire from some members of the business community.