That trend is not likely to change much until it is clear whether Massachusetts will accept its court's new ruling or try to amend its constitution.
The heart of Mr. Bush's argument, however, is that America and the world cannot afford to wait until it is clear that Iraq will attack America, or its allies.
The Fed probably won't make any changes to current purchases until it is clear that another summer swoon is not on its way, perhaps driven by the impact of fiscal tightening.
In most debates "she stays silent, silent, silent, until it is clear which side will prevail.
But London cannot go ahead until it is clear what developers will move in.
TMX will not want to drop the London Stock Exchange until it is clear that Maple can deliver.
"We maintain a cautious stance until it is clear that Sir Stelios supports the strategy," said analysts at Numis.
In the meantime, the state has directed that the animals be quarantined until it is clear they are not carrying serious communicable diseases, including the herpes B virus.
Artificial respiration and massage of the heart, the standard methods of resuscitation, are continued until it is clear that the brain is dead.
He said: "There is a duty on the incumbent prime minister to remain in office until it is clear who can command the confidence [of the Commons].
As the cabin rises, the relationship deteriorates, until it is clear that each is "a thing misunderstood and badly constructed from beginning to end".
