"Let me know when you feel sleepy," Ayla said, although it would just confirm other indications she was noting, such as changes in the size of her pupils, the depth of her breathing.

Yesterday's report on consumer prices confirmed indications that inflation remains contained.

The new research, scientists said, confirmed earlier indications that australopithecine males could be almost twice as heavy as females.

My review of certain seemingly anomalous sensor readings confirmed initial indications that the crew compartments on all three ships survived the battle intact.

But Mr. Shaath's statement confirmed indications that Hamas was not prepared to fall in line behind Mr. Arafat.

But they confirmed indications that Mr. Volcker's prospects for nomination in July to a third five-year term at the Federal Reserve Board had improved.

"This confirms earlier indications that exporting companies were reluctant to expand exports last year."

Companies Sales of domestically built vehicles surged 24.6 percent in late January to their best level in two years, confirming earlier indications of a recovering national economy.

This seemed to confirm earlier indications that Moscow would offer Armenians in the territory greater control over schools and cultural matters, a compromise that protest leaders have thus far rejected.

While yesterday's report on May consumer prices confirmed earlier indications that the economy was slowing, a separate report on industrial production suggested the economy could be gathering momentum once again.