1.   It would probably be too slow to bring the hope now needed to avoid social unrest and possible collapse.

2.   There is no sign given of the possible collapse or steady Decline in the fortunes of these economies.

3.   A deal to avert a possible collapse of the International Whaling Commission has been discussed at a secret meeting in Madrid.

4.   Salvation and possible collapse stand either side of the result at Filbert Street this afternoon.

5.   Salvation and possible collapse stand either side of the result this afternoon.

6.   Any sign of its possible collapse, such as the recent defection of one of its leaders, Hwang Jang Yop, sounds like unambiguously good news.

7.   Last week, Banco Matrix launched a fund in Sao Paulo which aims to protect investors from a possible collapse of the Brazilian real.

8.   Netanyahu, his government just weeks away from possible collapse, has suspended Israeli troop withdrawals in response to violence in Palestinian areas.

9.   Property stocks also fell after a Straits Times report predicted a possible collapse in the property market.

10.   The fearful talk in Tokyo financial circles for more than a month has been the possible collapse of the banking system.