1.   After the operation her condition was described as comfortable.

2.   He also received surgery at Broomfield Hospital, and his condition was later described as stable.

3.   His condition was described as satisfactory.

4.   The German Environment Minister, Klaus Toepfer, has described the condition of nuclear plants in the Soviet Union as giving cause for concern.

5.   His condition is described as stable.

6.   He was taken to Middlesbrough General Hospital where his condition was described as very poorly.

7.   Hospital staff described his condition as poorly but stable.

8.   His condition yesterday was described as stable and comfortable.