1.   Craig predicted that, through the motion to dismiss, the defense team would head off the prospects for an extended trial, surprise revelations or witnesses.

2.   Even though the plot involves a lot of double-crossing and a few surprise revelations, Fishburne seems less interested in generating suspense than in creating a mood.

3.   He tells their stories in satiny moments, each one neatly wrapped with a punch line or surprise revelation.

4.   That there will probably be no surprise revelations about Franks must be comforting to Republican leaders.

5.   But there were no surprise revelations from the security chief, and some legislators, including Kulikov, said they saw no reason for making the hearings secret.