1.   Although approval is expected, the timing of the decision is uncertain.

2.   American officials said they expected such approval.

3.   Amgen will soon apply to the FDA for permission to sell Aranesp for cancer patients as well, but approval is not expected until late next year.

4.   Amgen had expected approval by June.

5.   Analysts expect FCC approval in the coming weeks.

6.   Analysts expect final approval of CEA-Scan in the next few months.

7.   Analysts said they expect an approval today, and said that the compound could easily become the dominant product in the bone regrowth market.

8.   Analysts said they expect final approval of the new use, and expect the approval to spur sales.

9.   Analysts said the approval was expected, and said Ciba shareholders are likely to pass the plan when they meet tomorrow.

10.   Analysts said the approval was expected, and said they also expect Ciba shareholders to pass the plan when they meet tomorrow.