1.   Andrew was in a catatonic state for several months.

2.   If he can alter the fortunes of the superpower state for the better, other nations will follow.

3.   If not, the proposal would then be put to the Council of eleven member states for a qualified majority vote.

4.   Ni-cads, by the way, should not be left in a discharged state for very long periods.

5.   One had even held an appointment under Heath as minister of state for Employment.

6.   Taking on part-time jobs could help pay their way without relying totally on parents and the state for financial support.

7.   The big thing about reading and all that is - you have to be in a fit state for it.

8.   The data are then sent back to the states for use at state, district, and local levels.

9.   The data is also used within states for drawing intrastate political districts.