1.   A quick visit by Ministry officials soon confirmed his fears.

2.   A week later my worst fears were confirmed.

3.   The appointment made conservatives nervous, seemingly confirming their fears that a liberal onslaught was imminent.

4.   When my relationship actually broke down, it confirmed my fears-I fell into depression and stopped going to work.

5.   Then one day his worst fears were confirmed.

6.   A Meetings Industry association poll confirmed fears that Britain is increasingly losing conference business to Europe.

7.   The problems with the New Age Travellers also helped confirm the fears of nearby villagers who have been trying to get the festival stopped for the past year.

8.   The attacks confirmed fears of a dramatic increase in loyalist violence and raised the threat of a sectarian shooting war should the IRA bow to pressure to strike back.

9.   And when the groom started into his selection, from a rock song, Alper felt his fears confirmed.

10.   As if to confirm some fears, she seemed to struggle when the meet opened on Friday.