Amid such predictions, state health planners began looking for ways to cope with the crisis.

The economic policy committee was meeting for the first time since last month's stock market plunge amid predictions of declining economic growth.

Arena wins presidential election amid predictions of increased repression and a new surge of death-squad activity.

Mr. Lauder's proposal comes amid predictions by economists and others that the city will face vast budget gaps within two years without substantial new taxes.

At that time opponents had voiced fears of a likely "brain drain" amid predictions that millions would emigrate.

It reached the N.B.A. finals in 1995 amid predictions that a dynasty had been born.

Amid grand predictions for early success, Jeep-Eagle opened its doors for model-year '88.

Almost 500 had already resigned amid predictions that the entire 1,000-man Palestinian force would give up their jobs by today.

The two reports offered a rare glimmer of hope amid other dire predictions.

Rockefeller Center, which entered the year amid dire predictions of tenant flight, ended it with 96 percent of its space spoken for.