1.   Whitehall mandarins have discreetly voiced hopes that the party leaders will cobble together an agreement rather than face a second election.

2.   Shocked neighbours voiced their hope for a peaceful end to the siege.

3.   Authorities also have voiced hope that the arrests would help change the image of corrupt police.

4.   But Democrats voiced hope it would win enough support from moderate Republicans to force Republican leaders to allow a floor vote on some form of censure.

5.   But Democrats voiced hope it would win enough support from moderate Republicans to force Republican leaders to allow a floor vote on the measure.

6.   But they voiced hopes that international pressure will persuade Japan to recall its expedition.

7.   Chuck Walley, president of Virtual Presence Recreations, which ordered the fists cast, also voiced a hope that they would turn up.

8.   Clinton and Gingrich voice hopes for bipartisan cooperation on other disputes dividing the White House and Congress.

9.   Clinton, however, voiced hope that diplomacy can avert a showdown, but he made clear that tough work lies ahead.

10.   Cutler voiced hope for an agreement by the start of the salmon fishing season at the end of June.