1.   It is such a cohesive, well-oiled unit that the band rarely has to call for outside assistance.

2.   The ceasefire would be guaranteed by international observers, and outside military assistance to either side would be prohibited.

3.   Although the two groups say they can afford the stadium redesign and franchise fee, both said they will need outside assistance to finance parking structures.

4.   But Goodwin said most museums cannot afford to buy collections without outside financial assistance.

5.   But it remains dependent on outside assistance.

6.   But outside financial assistance will be effective only if the Palestinians can curtail corrupt practices in administering the aid.

7.   Communication problems rarely improve without outside professional assistance.

8.   Despite great infusions of outside assistance and promises to carry out reforms, Russia appears to be sinking ever deeper into bankruptcy and corruption.

9.   Given that, it would take a particularly brave prophet to guess when the region will be so stable that outside assistance is no longer needed.