11.   Air pollution in the country has already reached alarming levels, according to the Asian Development Bank.

12.   But it expects a far less alarming level than Worldwatch is predicting.

13.   But pollution already has reached alarming levels in many parts of the country.

14.   But local officials said the infestations have not reached alarming levels.

15.   Earlier this week, former Trade Minister Sumitro Djojohadikusumo said the deficit has reached an alarming level and called for efforts to curb imports.

16.   Haze from forest fires has reached an alarming level in the Sumatran province of Riau, an official said Tuesday.

17.   He said the rate had reached alarming levels.

18.   It quoted J.S.H. Pasaribu, chief of the health office, as saying pollution in some cities in the province has reached an alarming level.

19.   Jurin said drug abuse among students had reached an alarming level.

20.   RETRENCHMENT by official reckoning may not have reached alarming levels.