1.   It means the loss of hopes and plans which have been building up in the parents during the months of pregnancy.

2.   To cancel the airport would mean a loss of face for the present governor.

3.   Nor did that tendency in itself inevitably mean loss of royal control.

4.   But, again, any gain for Mexico will usually mean a loss for the United States.

5.   It will mean a loss of hundreds of thousands of pounds.

6.   The increase could be lower if Environment Secretary Michael Heseltine insists on tough capping limits but that could mean job losses.

7.   Sports groups said it would mean the loss of open space that could be given to the public.

8.   Management were meeting staff this afternoon to reveal details of the closure plan, which would mean job losses.

9.   Although Washington is deep on the offensive line, the absence of Olson for much time would mean the loss of a second starter.