1.   But the referendum is not binding.

2.   The referendum binds no one, not even the government of Puerto Rico.

3.   The referendum is binding.

4.   The referendum is not binding, however.

5.   Although the referendum is not binding, it would give the government an upper hand in pressing for a vote.

6.   But the government says the referendum is not binding because it does not have parliamentary approval.

7.   Lukashenko insisted Monday that the referendum would be binding.

8.   Though the referendum is not binding, it will serve as an important litmus test of support.

9.   Yet, the pro-EU government has vowed to make the opponents bow to the will of the majority, even though the referendum is not binding.

10.   Although the referendum is not binding, the outcome is expected to influence national policies on nuclear power development.