"Mora's comments reinforced how great job this is," said Todd Turner, the athletic director.

Data over the last few days have led to steadily rising bond yields, and Mr. Kelley's comments yesterday reinforced that trend.

Her comments reinforced beliefs that the central bank is likely to raise interest rates when its policy-making committee meets in two weeks.

He appeared to be uneager to join the Mayor for photos, and his brief comments in a telephone interview later reinforced the impression.

The comment reinforced the curious sense that ghosts were hovering over the President's conference table.

Giuliani's comments only reinforce the theory that he is concentrating on the Senate or national office - a wise choice, analysts say.

As Lili's life unravels, the clueless comments in her voice-over narration reinforce the impression of an unformed creature whose destiny will be determined by her mistakes.

The comments made by Mrs Maes strongly reinforce the fact that the two items could both be dealt with, as I myself also said.

The comments reinforce the Commission's view that a comprehensive noise-protection strategy is necessary, and that it must include all levels of government, from local authorities to European institutions.

Analysts said that Broadbent's comments reinforced the message from last week's minutes that it would not take much for the Bank to start another round of gilt purchases.