1.   He refused to comment, saying he did not wish to prejudice the outcome of the talks.

2.   I am still discussing the matter with the company and I do not wish to prejudice the outcome of those talks.

3.   The Palestinians have pressed Barak to halt settlement activity, arguing that it prejudices the outcome of planned talks on a permanent peace agreement.

4.   As part of the agreement, both sides undertook not to take unilateral steps that would prejudice the outcome of future talks on a permanent peace agreement.

5.   Both sides have promised not to prejudice the outcome of the negotiations before a September deadline for a final peace treaty.

6.   Palestinians say the construction violates the interim peace agreements because it establishes facts on the ground that prejudice the outcome of talks on a permanent peace accord.

7.   Palestinians say the settlement construction prejudices the outcome of future talks on a final peace settlement over the disputed areas.

8.   The Palestinians hope to build a state in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and accuse Israel of prejudicing the outcome of negotiations by building on the disputed land.

9.   They believe the settlement expansions could prejudice the outcome of negotiations on the boundaries of a future Palestinian state.

10.   A reliable source close to the negotiations said that the delay would not prejudice the outcome and that the monthly assessment of the economy was likely to be positive.