11.   His report paints a picture of persistent persecutions of the Kurds, of the Shiite tribes in the southern marshes and Turkomans and other ethnic or religious groups.

12.   In fact, some reports paint a gloomier picture than ever.

13.   In much of the country, though, the report paints a picture of stark disparities.

14.   More timely private industry reports paint a positive picture of manufacturing activity.

15.   More timely private industry reports paint a mixed picture of manufacturing activity.

16.   Quoting from refugees, the report paints a picture of women and children essentially held hostage by aid workers and peacekeepers.

17.   Recent economic reports have painted a mixed picture.

18.   Recent economic reports have painted the picture of a country in steady recovery.

19.   Sherman and others say the report does not paint an accurate picture of the economy.

20.   Some recent reports have painted a picture of an economy more robust than many analysts and investors had expected.