41.   The ruling was another step toward official recognition of the Conservative and Reform movements in Israel, and further chipped away at the influence of the Orthodox rabbinate here.

42.   The very fact that a sign is installed on public property implies official recognition and reinforcement of its message.

43.   They seek official recognition that would break the monopoly of the Orthodox Chief Rabbinate, which is the only recognized Jewish religious authority in Israel.

44.   Though they were bitter about the long delay in gaining official recognition by the government, Safina supporters said the announcement Wednesday still marked a turning point for Kenya.

45.   To be sure, official recognition of gay and lesbian student groups is problematic for any Catholic university.

46.   Whatever the reason, the official recognition is well-deserved and overdue.

47.   While the marriages were only symbolic, for the participants they were as close as they could legally get to official recognition of their committed relationships.

48.   Yet official recognition of the power of the performing arts is a double-edged sword, bringing with it control.

49.   Other committees, which began consultations Saturday, were studying demands for official recognition of the Berber language and better economic conditions for the Berber region of Kabyle.

50.   Published versions of the plan contend that President Slobodan Milosevic of Serbia would be offered relaxed sanctions in exchange for official recognition of Croatia and Bosnia as independent states.