31.   Should we be optimistic or pessimistic about the prospects for democracy in the electronic republic of the century ahead?

32.   Starting a family so soon would definitely spoil her career prospects for her.

33.   State officials are much more optimistic about the prospects for successfully tracking recipients.

34.   That would also mean better career prospects for women, more of whom work lower down the academic ladder.

35.   The central bank yesterday said current interest rate settings are consistent with the pace of growth and prospects for inflation.

36.   The first target certainly looks realistic, given that most pundits believe that the long-term prospects for technology companies remain sound.

37.   The fund also requires stocks to pay a dividend, and looks for favorable prospects for dividend growth.

38.   The minister said prospects for lifting the embargo at present are better than any other time in the past.

39.   The negotiations are continuing, with prospects for peace hanging in the balance.