11.   With increased numbers of Serb forces deployed in the Serbian province and the ethnic Albanians poised for combat, the outlook appeared grim.

12.   But the outlook appeared more positive after two days of tests.

13.   Stevenson said that in general, the outlook appears good as China seems to be working toward needed reforms, including a sounder legal system and more public awareness.

14.   The ad outlook appears brighter for E.W. Scripps Co., the diversified media concern based in Cincinnati.

15.   The agency cited rising business investment as the main strength and said that the overall outlook appears stronger than in September.

16.   The outlook appears promising.

17.   Until the Fed lowers rates, market watchers expect investors to continue to dump companies whose profit outlooks appear weak.