1.   Major new initiatives, some subsequently reversed, were announced during October by the government as part of its privatization programme.

2.   And in February she announced during a New York comedy club routine that she was a lesbian.

3.   Apple, however, is characteristically quiet about what chief executive officer Steve Jobs will announce during his opening speech at MacWorld.

4.   Barak announced during his election campaign that, if he was elected, he would start negotiations to withdraw the Israeli soldiers from Lebanon within the next year.

5.   Bonds of Philip Morris Cos. and RJR Nabisco Inc. in anticipation of the agreement that was announced during late New York trading.

6.   A formal nomination is expected to be announced during the conference.

7.   About the only genuine nostalgic moment came when Jordan was announced during pre-game introductions.

8.   Data showing how the economy behaved in February are expected to be announced during the first week in March.

9.   Erickson told Mirer of his decision in a private meeting, then announced it during his weekly press conference.

10.   Government economic measures often have been announced during long weekends, making investors leery before they occur.