1.   Branch membership also remained steady, following a period of Decline since the immediate post-war years.

2.   Following a period of disuse, its machinery and water wheel were removed.

3.   Nor did it follow a period of economic and demographic stagnation.

4.   Fruiting in general was found to be markedly seasonal, one dry period being followed by a massive flowering and fruiting.

5.   The report follows a period of growing self-criticism of the environmental consequences of previous Bank decisions, notably in the recent World Development Report.

6.   NEW GUIDELINES for the development of golf courses in Dyfed are set to be approved by county councillors this week, following a period of public consultation.

7.   But that followed a period of egregious poverty and it was followed by another period of egregious poverty.

8.   Foreign companies are drawn to Brazil by rising consumer demand for products following a period of low inflation.

9.   It often follows a period of high intensity buying, just as diet vows naturally kick in after you wipe out a plate of fudge.