41.   He said early indications were that this was achievable but any unforeseen cost increases or further softening in market conditions could impact on the eventual outcome.

42.   In spite of the apparent standoff provincial officials remained optimistic about the eventual outcome.

43.   Iraq and the United Nations were set to resume their oil-for-food negotiations Monday, amid uncertainty over the eventual outcome of the talks.

44.   BJP spokesman K.R. Malkani said if the eventual outcome mirrored the exit poll, then President Shankar Dayal Sharma would invite it to form a government.

45.   Party spokesman K.R. Malkani said if the eventual outcome mirrored the exit poll, then President Shankar Dayal Sharma would invite the BJP to form the next government.

46.   Still, officials are cautiously optimistic on the eventual outcome of their losing battle.