11.   However, he is negotiating with five teams and is optimistic of returning to the NBA.

12.   It remains optimistic of maintaining a continuing presence here, said Consul-in-Charge Martin Malan.

13.   Many economists criticized the plan then as reliant on too optimistic of a growth scenario, and too vague on proposed spending cuts.

14.   More than halfway through the complex technical maneuvers needed to bring Mir down to Earth, space staion officials were optimistic of their success.

15.   Stocks closed the week at their highest level this year, and foreign traders and analysts are optimistic of a continued rally.

16.   Such numbers can seem insurmountable, even to the most optimistic of government officials.

17.   Supporters are optimistic of congressional action before the moratorium ends next year, but they warn of deep disagreements.

18.   Talks about compromise proposals on both cases have been continuing, but officials did not sound optimistic of reaching solutions soon.

19.   The Clinton administration is optimistic of a victory.