31.   But recent reports offered signs that the economy may be improving.

32.   However, he and Sharon offered no signs that they had resolved their many differences.

33.   However, the men offered no signs that they had resolved their many differences.

34.   Hundreds of concrete anti-tank barriers were strewn along the roadside and bomb craters and two ruined buses offered signs of the recently ended fighting in the province.

35.   In spite of increased international criticism Tudjman offered little signs of yielding.

36.   Movie offers sign Kashmir is returning to normal.

37.   Russia and Britain circulated detailed proposals on a new U.N. policy toward Iraq that offered few signs the major players on the Security Council are nearing a consensus.

38.   The administration said the January deficit report did offer some signs of hope.

39.   The economic data offered signs that Thailand is emerging out of its financial crisis, traders said.

40.   The latest batch of economic news Monday offered encouraging signs for an economy that has been stuck in low gear since last year.