Amid lively talk, I wait to hear what he thinks of my gift.

The summer hope that interest rates would stop rising has been squashed amid talk of strengthening economies around the world.

Tonight deftly amid wild drink and talk, to pierce the polished mail of his mind.

Last November, amid talk that the relief agency might split with the council altogether, a special committee was established to resolve the crisis.

Yet even this week, amid much talk from military and civilian administrators that security was their top priority, American soldiers have often remained aloof.

Hands were shaken amid laughter and much talk.

Amid talk of rebuilding and reorganising resources it appears suitable material is in short supply.

But it quickly rebounded amid talk that there was strong demand for a preferred stock offering.

Orange juice futures prices toppled amid talk of excess production.

The dollar rose against the yen amid talk of a cut in Japan's official discount rate.