41.   Hardin, while optimistic of acquittal, has said Andersen would be ready if a hung jury led to a second trial.

42.   He said although the company was not optimistic of selling more than six such cars a year, it regarded the matter as a community service initiative.

43.   He was still optimistic of success.

44.   He will be treated with five months of chemotherapy and one month of radiation, and doctors are optimistic of a full recovery.

45.   However, Bahari is optimistic of good times ahead, as several small and medium scale industries have flourished over the past years.

46.   In parliament, Simitis was less optimistic of a breakthrough in relations.

47.   In his report to stockholders, Tan said he remains optimistic of bringing the airline back to profitability with the plane purchase and modernization plans.

48.   Instead, the week performed beyond even the most optimistic of expectations.

49.   In the northern Indian city of Patna, Zimbabwean manager Babu Menon was optimistic of trouncing Kenya on Monday.