21.   It was a political manifestation of a growing confidence among Protestants here.

22.   Japanese bonds rose, pushing the benchmark yield to a record low, amid growing confidence that the economic outlook will remain too weak to withstand higher interest rates.

23.   Japanese bonds were little changed amid growing confidence the economy is still too fragile for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates.

24.   Japanese bonds rose, holding the benchmark yield to a record low, amid growing confidence that the economic outlook will remain too weak to withstand higher interest rates.

25.   Now it is more of a deep-throated growl that comes with a growing confidence and the knowledge he can persevere.

26.   Other signs of growing confidence included a trickle of consumers returning propane heaters and other devices bought as insurance against disruptions.

27.   Perhaps it is just another sign of growing confidence that the nation will sail into next year with few serious computer date problems.

28.   Prices of Treasury securities ended higher Thursday on growing confidence that the economy was slowing.

29.   Prices of Treasury securities ended higher on growing confidence that the economy was slowing.

30.   Signs of growing political confidence are everywhere.