51.   Last year the industry showed promising signs of recovery, including several consolidations that brought in needed capital.

52.   Observers saw promising signs at a landmark Arab summit, including the appointment of a new Arab League leader and financial aid for the Palestinians.

53.   One promising sign is the appointment of Gen. Raul Salazar as defense minister.

54.   Sen. Phil Gramm, R-Texas, endorsed continuing sanctions for Iran despite some promising signs there.

55.   The furor may be a promising sign of democracy.

56.   --The recent summit meeting between the leaders of North and South Korea was a promising sign.

57.   The RSI is now showing promising signs offorming a base.

58.   There are some promising signs of change.

59.   The wrangling over its members is not a promising sign.

60.   Their performances were another promising sign with less than three months before the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.