1.   The partitions were thin and they could hear Garland giving instructions to his patient to make certain movements and assume certain postures.

2.   And partition is hardly an uplifting model.

3.   And then there are the partitions.

4.   Another Indian-born woman, however, thought partition was a chapter of history best left in the books.

5.   As a practical matter, partitions are not renowned for resolving disputes.

6.   As such the Bosnian war and the Dayton peace agreement have reignited a debate on whether partition is an effective solution to ethnic conflict.

7.   At the level of principle, partition is an ugly last resort and an admission of failure.

8.   But formal partition would be no worse than the current situation.

9.   But Ms. McGrath-McKechnie said the partitions were here to stay.

10.   But negotiating partition might be easier than negotiating federal reunification.