21.   Though the revised numbers fell short of earlier predictions, economists were encouraged by the news.

22.   While estimates vary widely, most see the expected bumper crop falling short of earlier predictions.

23.   With the caveat that this is only one of a number of possible futures, let me repeat my earlier predictions.

24.   Yet Caplan reiterated his earlier prediction that the first human clone would be produced by foreign scientists.

25.   But recent polls have indicated the LDP may be facing a tougher battle than expected, forcing the party to revise downward its earlier predictions of significant gains.

26.   Earlier predictions of three sets of Arctic air working through the Northern Plains and Great Lakes and into the Northeast had helped boost prices earlier.

27.   Earlier predictions had been lower.

28.   Going into the polls, ruling party leaders had replaced earlier predictions of a big victory with declarations that all the party wanted was to break even.

29.   He said his earlier prediction for a successful operation still stood.

30.   However, earlier predictions of searing temperatures failed to materialize as a cool southerly breeze eased conditions.