1.   Amid the commercials came repeated promises of yet more, more, more on the evening news and newsmagazine programs.

2.   A smaller U.S. winter wheat crop, which will be harvested in the spring and summer, would come amid increasing world demand.

3.   It came amid what the bank said are worrisome signs inflation is gaining an upper hand.

4.   New exports from Iraq come amid rising supplies elsewhere that could overwhelm demand.

5.   The circulation slump comes amid rising criticism that Money is stuck in an editorial rut, that each issue looks and reads pretty much like another.

6.   The gains in Florida came amid record highs in the broader market.

7.   The event comes amid growing investor disappointment at the performance of Internet startups such as Wired Ventures that rely chiefly on strong editorial to drive advertising or subscription revenue.

8.   The increase came amid falling feed costs, ensuring profits for ranchers raising animals to slaughter-weight.

9.   The guidelines come amid mounting pressure on national governments to find ways to reduce their deficits, while avoiding unpopular tax increases and spending cuts.

10.   The latest deal comes amid jockeying by big Internet service providers to make deals with cable and other broadband companies as growth in demand for dial-up Internet service flattens.