11.   With the world relatively peaceful and the nation phenomenally prosperous, there is no such invitation this time around for a slightly unusual upstart or self-styled maverick.

12.   With the economy collapsing and intimidation and violence flaring, this once prosperous nation is desperate for change, he said.

13.   Perhaps the most desirable aid prosperous nations like the United States can provide the people of Third World nations is aid that helps lift them out of poverty.

14.   Persian Gulf oil states and prosperous Asian nations will be among those lobbied, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

15.   Persian Gulf oil states and prosperous Asian nations will be among those lobbied, said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.

16.   Appeals will be made to wealthy Persian Gulf oil states, prosperous Asian nations and others.

17.   Appeals will go out to wealthy Persian Gulf oil states and other prosperous nations in Asia and elsewhere.

18.   Bird said investors bring jobs and development that have made Antigua one of the most prosperous Caribbean nations, an upscale tourist mecca with world-class marinas.

19.   Czech leaders aim to integrate with the more prosperous nations of western Europe.

20.   In December, Grand Duke Jean announced he would stand aside as monarch of the prosperous little nation wedged between Belgium, France and Germany.