101.   The move was welcomed as a sign that Nissan plans to strengthen its overseas operations.

102.   The Muslim Brotherhood feels it is not welcomed as an active body in the political arena.

103.   The move was welcomed as a sign that Japanese banks were finally going to take action.

104.   The news was welcomed as a sign of recovery from a six-year long economic slump.

105.   The slower rate was welcomed as a pace more in line with long term growth projections and a sign that the economy is not overheating.

106.   There was hardly a family that did not take in some of these desperate strangers who were welcomed as kin.

107.   Their prime ministers held talks last month in what was welcomed as a step toward better relations, but border skirmishes and weapons build-ups continue.

108.   They welcomed them as friends, and cursed them as bullies.

109.   This measure is essential to maintain market discipline and should be welcomed as a strategic law enforcement measure.

110.   When he arrives in India for a July summit, Pakistani military ruler Gen. Pervez Musharraf will be welcomed as president, the post he assumed on Wednesday.