11.   Thomas Fitzgerald, of Jedburgh Drive, Darlington, last night underwent surgery for a fractured leg but his condition was described as comfortable.

12.   Their conditions were described as comfortable and satisfactory.

13.   Last night her condition was described as comfortable.

14.   The four died in Lyme Bay, Dorset, on Monday near the shore and when sea conditions were described as fine for sailing.

15.   In addition, the coding system used to describe the condition of items was designed to be as simple and unambiguous as possible.

16.   One parent described the condition of her daughter in hospital, when she saw her, who was also suffering from toxic shock.

17.   Already the conditions are being described in Mexico in far more lenient terms than they are in Washington.

18.   Apparently, a few young jockeys had been willing to take their chances but changed their minds after hearing more experienced riders describe the conditions.

19.   As of this writing her condition is described as serious but stable.