1.   And this, many observers point out, is past the time when the rigors of sanctions were expected to bring the Islamic revolutionary power to its knees.

2.   But observers point out that British investors have always thought big when it came to the big lost colony.

3.   He refuses to extradite terrorists to Israel, but observers point out that he would not be required to if the terrorists were tried by his authorities.

4.   Other observers point out the severe shortage of foster care spaces for all the children flooding into the system, a problem Ms. Rossi has acknowledged.

5.   Political observers point out that the District still has no full congressional representation or control over its own budget and judiciary.

6.   Several observers point out that hungry Afghans frequently ate small packages of a substance included in the packets that were not meant to be eaten but to absorb moisture.

7.   Some observers point out that oil companies typically take on big risks when it comes to exploring for oil.

8.   Observers point out that the service, which will be able to offer Polish state television programs, will eventually win a major share of the market.

9.   Some observers point out that Sebi could possibly have prosecuted Unilever, because it was the real beneficiary.

10.   But observers point out that it has already undertaken to buy large volumes of gas from other sources, including Russia, Iran, Iraq and Egypt.