1.   A mood of optimism prevails in the White House.

2.   Although a mood of conviviality prevails, there are frequently disputes about how to proceed.

3.   A more congenial mood prevailed and the ethics attacks faded somewhat from center stage, although nettlesome moments flared.

4.   But a B-flat mood prevailed.

5.   But it seems fairly certain that the mood will prevail the next time the soft, unmanly Sonics come across the Rockets.

6.   Don Pfeiffer, spokesman for the county Democratic Party, said the same mood has prevailed for a week.

7.   Last year, in Houston, a hostile mood prevailed.

8.   The same reverential mood will prevail on Friday when Duncan Smith makes his first appearance in the House of Commons as party leader.

9.   A different mood prevails in High Point and Greensboro.

10.   Across the street, a very different mood prevailed.