Many banks, he said, "aren't making enough profits to take provisions that would allow them to make significant write-downs."

But bank executives say they have already taken loan-loss provisions for about half that amount.

After two days' rest, he attempted to take provisions back to the wagon train, but deep snow blocked the way.

The winner has the choice: to stay on the island and take provisions for several days or to go back to the main tribe.

By this time the men had finished tying up the boat and taking some baggage or provisions out of her, Leonard could not see which.

We take only enough provisions for five days.

Bottled water and food prices increase the higher you go, so take provisions with you.

"But sooner or later they are going to have to take new provisions" for expected losses.

Total exposure in Latin America is about $3.56 billion, but the bank has taken provisions adding up to less than 10 percent of that amount.

Where money could not be procured, he took provisions or anything in the world that had negotiable value.