1.   The country has witnessed continuous and sometimes dramatic change.

2.   But for over a year now, this country has witnessed a new wave of attacks on Jews.

3.   Despite the extensive reorganization of medical care that this country has witnessed in recent years, the system remains penny-wise and pound-foolish.

4.   The balloting breakdowns the country witnessed in November demonstrated that a complete overhaul is needed in the way Americans vote.

5.   As the nation bids final farewell to former prime minister Chatichai Choonhavan, there is a sense that the country is also witnessing the passing of a political era.

6.   Fans were not in an understanding mood and the communist-controlled country witnessed a spontaneous demonstration.

7.   In recent years, this country has witnessed a growing tendency in this regard, with the result that people have been hurt by news reports.

8.   The country has witnessed the worst economic crisis in its history.

9.   Indian Home Minister Indrajit Gupta warned Friday that the country could witness a rise in violence by separatist groups if the coalition government was voted out.