11.   IOC officials hope the gravity of expelling its members, coupled with clear indications that it enact important reforms, will be enough to forestall an assault in Washington.

12.   Natsios said US officials hope that people displaced by the war will not travel far.

13.   Officials hope opening a public dialogue about the future of the reserve will re-establish a policy to stem the outflow.

14.   President Clinton traveled to Israel Thursday bearing new proposals from Syria that American officials hope will put the two Middle Eastern nations in the fast lane toward peace.

15.   Roberto Farias, university officials hope, represents part of a more diverse future.

16.   State officials hope opening a few beds in November will take the pressure off.

17.   That landscape, officials hope, will help lure riders.

18.   The exposure, school officials hope, will trigger an explosion of accomplishment in a school system known mostly for mediocrity.

19.   The four American victories in halfpipe earlier this week threw a spotlight on the sport, which Olympic officials hope will draw a new generation of viewers.

20.   The payoff, Tradescape officials hope, will be in the strength and revenue generated from MarketXT.