1.   American and Israeli officials applauded the move.

2.   Board officials applauded the figures.

3.   Boeing officials applauded the vote.

4.   District attorney officials applauded the decision, saying it was correct based on the law.

5.   Government officials applauded the agreement, which they said was one of the largest ever involving a medical device.

6.   Industry officials applauded the new treaty, although some said not enough information was available Monday to know how their business would be affected.

7.   Industry officials have applauded the focus on streamlining regulations that they consider costly to comply with.

8.   Israeli officials applauded in particular one proposal agreed to by all the countries at the meeting.

9.   Mill officials applauded the settlement, and indicated it guarantees the continuation of its ambitious rebuilding and mill restoration efforts in both Lawrence and Methuen.

10.   New York City housing officials applauded the decision Wednesday.