11.   This announcement came in the wake of a growing number of reports that the civilian government had failed adequately to supervise the distribution of relief.

12.   The announcement came amid continuing reports of the abuse of human rights.

13.   The announcement came after reports of heavy fighting between Pakistani and Indian troops in the disputed territory of Kashmir.

14.   The announcement yesterday came after members of the Rail Maritime and Transport union voted heavily in favour of industrial action over the threat of compulsory job losses.

15.   The announcement comes just days after ICI said high electricity prices were threatening jobs at its Runcorn plants.

16.   Although the commission announcement came after the close of trading, it was widely anticipated earlier in the day.

17.   Although Whitaker disputed those numbers, even his manager gave the nod to Trinidad before the official announcement came.

18.   Although many Interval researchers have been expecting the research effort to be closed, several said Friday the announcement came as a shock.

19.   An announcement could come as early as Friday, they said.

20.   An announcement could come as early as this week.