41.   A number of nations, including the United States, were wary of a gathering that would raise unrealistic hopes and commit itself to unworkable goals.

42.   A new prime minister and Cabinet were sworn in on Thursday in a shuffle that has raised hopes that Egypt will speed efforts to revitalize its stagnant economy.

43.   A string of European countries reported subdued inflation, raising hopes for moderate price pressure throughout the year and more interest rate cuts.

44.   A surge in the September futures contract for the All Ordinaries index also raises hopes of stronger share prices in the months ahead.

45.   A weekend that raised hopes of a lull in the fighting introduced a grim week in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

46.   A year and four days has passed since Nancy Sinatra Lambert came to town raising hopes that a forever thing between Frank Sinatra and Hoboken was possible.

47.   Added to it is a dollop of healthy populism, raising the hope that McCain might inspire people to shake off their alienation and participate.

48.   After weeks of stalemate over economic stimulus, top congressional leaders scheduled private negotiations for Wednesday night, raising hopes for a compromise.

49.   All of which raises a hope of somebody else younger than Dole, less worrying than Buchanan.

50.   But he staged a dramatic comeback, regaining enough of his old form to raise hopes that he could lead Argentina to a World Cup championship.