41.   With collective bargaining negotiations at a standstill and the outlook increasingly bleak, the biggest question now is whether there will be a season at all.

42.   Israeli analyst Joseph Alpher offered a similarly bleak outlook on a resumption of Palestinian attacks, especially on Jewish settlers.

43.   Dealers said investors were reluctant to take fresh positions due to the bleak outlook, with heavy margin loans weighing on the market.

44.   Despite the bleak outlook, Wendt said the military could become a force to slow down the epidemic.

45.   The departure of Chung, who enjoys widespread support in Taegu, will further dim the already bleak outlook of the NKP in parliamentary elections, commentators here said.