31.   Intel has reaffirmed earlier predictions that the second half will see improved demand for its computer chips.

32.   No matter, it sounded better to the Penguins than the earlier predictions he might be out for another two weeks.

33.   That was well behind earlier predictions based on exit polls.

34.   The forecast by the board reiterates earlier predictions by VW and by Piech.

35.   Welch declined to predict when regulatory authorities might approve the deal, noting that his earlier prediction that it would be done by now proved wrong.

36.   But earlier predictions of rain appeared to have been unfounded.

37.   Earlier predictions by three major television networks based on a mixture of exit polls and phone surveys turned out to have vastly exaggerated gains by the NKP.

38.   Lengthy telephone discussions between the ACTU and CRA officials moved to the AIRC after earlier predictions by Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating of a settlement Thursday.