51.   A ruling is expected within the next few days.

52.   A ruling from the appeals court is expected within the next two months.

53.   A report from the U.N. secretary-general, Kofi Annan, that is expected to address these issues is expected within days.

54.   A ruling is expected within days.

55.   A showdown vote is expected within days over a compromise offered by three Republicans from New England.

56.   A verdict is expected within four months.

57.   Administration officials said Friday that a final decision was expected within two weeks.

58.   All-wheel drive versions are expected within a short time.

59.   Bruton has not indicated when he will call the election, which need not be held until next January, but it is widely expected within a month.

60.   But a rate cut is expected within the next several months.