11.   While his family and friends reeled, Kirby maintained his optimism.

12.   At Likud headquarters, party faithful tried to maintain their optimism while others openly wept.

13.   At Likud headquarters, some party faithful tried to maintain their optimism while others openly wept.

14.   Nokia, which has maintained optimism amid an industry slowdown, said the change will increase efficiency and the competitiveness of its mobile phone unit.

15.   Stocks traded higher Friday as investors maintained their optimism about the economy and applauded a federal court victory for Microsoft.