11.   The IMF had earlier insisted on more stringent restraints on public spending, which critics said were hindering economic recovery.

12.   The IMF aid package has been widely criticized for attaching harsh conditions that probably hindered economic recovery.

13.   The recovery has been hindered by the rough terrain and, in recent days, by heavy rain.

14.   The survey by the National Association of Purchasing Management indicated that manufacturing is still the weakest part of the economy and may hinder its recovery, analysts said.

15.   Industrialised countries have urged OPEC to increase output amid concern that high oil prices could hinder the recovery of the global economy.

16.   The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is under pressure from consumer countries to increase output amid concern that high oil prices could hinder the recovery of the global economy.

17.   The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries is under pressure from consumer countries to increase output amid concern that high oil prices could hinder the recovery of the global economy.

18.   OPEC members are under pressure from consumer countries to increase output to alleviate fears that high oil prices could hinder the recovery of the global economy.

19.   OPEC is under pressure from consumer countries to increase output amid concern that high oil prices could hinder the recovery of the global economy.

20.   The cartel is under pressure from consumer countries to increase output amid concern that high oil prices could hinder the recovery of the global economy.