11.  The most acute need is physical rehabilitation, according to a study released this month by Bir Zeit University near Ramallah.

12.  Two acute needs, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families, are more affordable health-care coverage and expanded unemployment assistance.

13.  Although Norway is now rich on North Sea oil, the housing program emerged in a time of acute need after the devastating Nazi occupation during World War II.

14.  Just as on land, there is an acute need for spiritual care because of the attacks, the threats of war and fear of bioterrorism.

15.  The bank had faced an acute need for additional staff and had used external consultants to meet the challenge.