21.   One must also be able to identify which firms offer the best prospects for increasing productivity, profitability, and expansion.

22.   Promotion prospects for talented people were slim.

23.   Prospects for a lasting peace remain doubtful.

24.   Prospects for a peace settlement in the region are not very hopeful at the moment.

25.   Prospects for an early settlement of the dispute are dim.

26.   Prospects for diplomatic initiatives - US-Soviet statement Amid renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire there were reports of continued diplomatic initiatives.

27.   Prospects for progress in the peace talks are very much in doubt.

28.   Prospects for the weeks and months ahead look about as bleak.

29.   San Mateo County officials already are looking into the prospects for their patients.