1.   But officials are hoping that the yearlong grace period tacked on last year will mean no last-minute crush this year.

2.   City officials hope Sony will make good on that offer when they come courting next year.

3.   Nashville officials hope to know by Wednesday if enough signatures of registered voters have been gathered to force a referendum.

4.   Officials hope that this will help the economy to recover.

5.   Officials hope the Navy will solve the mystery of four bombs that are missing from the wreckage of a military jet.

6.   Officials hope to avoid rupturing any fuel rods, which could release deadly radioactive gas into the containment building.

7.   Officials hope to expand the effort to the San Antonio Zoo this year.

8.   Officials hope to find a compromise between Britain and other EU members.

9.   School officials hope to put the stricter promotion standards into place this academic year.

10.   A senior U.N. official hopes to visit Baghdad this month.