He was such an enigma that few analysts, American or foreign, could hazard a guess.

But few American analysts seemed to take his implied warning of possible future production cuts very seriously.

But American analysts since have cast doubt on that account.

I don't know why American analysts even get a salary.

American analysts attribute the tough talk to political uncertainty in Beijing.

Yet some of the American analysts said that beyond scale they found it difficult to see how the combination would reward both partners.

Some American analysts believe that all three were deeply involved.

American analysts differed on what the United States should be doing.

Cuba's economy has shrunk by more than 40 percent since 1989, American analysts say.

The book was used extensively by American analysts in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.