11.   House leaders predicted passage by a wide margin when they bring up the bill for a final vote on Wednesday.

12.   In the House, Republican leaders had predicted a gain of no fewer than eight seats.

13.   Last week, the House leaders predicted it would pass.

14.   Legislative leaders predicted that would likely happen after a few months because most of the proposals have been approved in some form in other states.

15.   On Capitol Hill on Wednesday, Republican leaders predicted a quick House-Senate agreement on welfare.

16.   Previously, industry leaders predicted the high-speed service would be available on a widespread basis at the end of this year.

17.   Party leaders had predicted only a few weeks ago, that no more than two dozen Republicans would support the measure.

18.   Republican leaders predicted that the budget would pass in a largely party-line vote.

19.   Republican leaders predicted that at least two of the four articles of impeachment against Clinton will prevail.

20.   Several Republican leaders have predicted that it is only a matter of time before the agreement collapses.