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It wasn’t long after that the UK regulator, known as the CMA, chimed in.

In any case, it seems CNBC’s report of a rapid turnaround was inaccurate.

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Microsoft’s battles with regulators have dogged its ABK acquisition.

Which increasingly could be the path Microsoft and the CMA choose to take.

Despite this, Microsoft seems eager to re-enter negotiations rather than proceed with the CAT hearings.

Litigants always keep up the pressure on the litigation front if necessary.

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Microsoft’s battles with regulators have dogged its ABK acquisition.

Here, kinda looks a solution is in sight."

UK institutions are notorious for back-scratching and careerism to the detriment of the public good.

I presume Microsoft’s teams are far smarter than me on the matter.

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Right now, we’ll have to wait and see what happens next.

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