1.   A major Italian commentator and former ambassador, Sergio Romano, agreed.

2.   But Italian commentators warned that the move could set off strikes as well as fuel inflation.

3.   Italian commentators suggested the bird preferred the warm climes of the studio to the chilly air outside.

4.   Italian commentators said his death highlighted the risk of tinkering with labor laws that give millions of Italians virtual lifetime job security.

5.   Italian commentators called for a housecleaning of the Italian Olympic Committee following the resignation of the president amid a scandal over testing for banned, performance-enhancing substances.

6.   It has been on sale in other European countries for some months, leading some Italian commentators to complain about church attempts to influence policy in Italy.

7.   Replays indicated that Vieri was not offside, and many Italian commentators question the second annulment as well.

8.   Several Italian commentators have suggested an offensive-minded team, a squad more reflective of the more aggressive play by Italian clubs.

9.   Some Italian commentators have said this goal too should have been allowed.

10.   The venture seems too difficult to most Italian commentators who anticipate elections to be held as anticipated next March.