11.   American officials expressed a sudden pessimism Friday that they could reach a long-sought deal to get China into the World Trade Organization.

12.   American officials have also expressed a preference for a return of the refugees.

13.   Although it is too soon to tell whether cuts in services will be avoided altogether, some officials expressed optimism.

14.   Although some industry officials expressed concern that the regional market could become saturated, most contend that the demand for gambling around the country still exceeds the supply.

15.   Although the space for the Saudi peace initiative was left blank, senior officials expressed confidence that it would emerge as the summit centerpiece.

16.   American officials expressed satisfaction with the report Friday and said U.S. participation in such a force is likely to be heavy, especially in the early stages.

17.   And relief officials Wednesday expressed the fear that the Croatian government was planning to force the Muslims to return against their will.

18.   And Russian officials expressed satisfaction that their diplomatic campaign, mainly by Putin, to galvanize opposition against the American program had apparently helped persuade Clinton to abandon it.

19.   And one official expressed annoyance that Ford has not taken a more flexible position for the good of the Air Force.

20.   Arab officials expressed alarm Tuesday that the violence in Lebanon is spilling out of what had been accepted as routine sparring between Israel and the militia backed by Syria.