A minister named Radhagupta seems to have played an important role in this succession.

The same ministers who looked a model of competence in the summer no longer even seem to believe in themselves.

But the prime minister seems to be relishing the opportunity to take a tough line.

But the ministers seem to be enjoying the attention.

The minister seems to have gone sadly wrong on this.

At the same time, ministers seem to be striking out on their own.

William Y. was by no means so sure of it as the minister seemed to be.

Most ministers at the meeting seemed to have an idea about new price targets.

Renewed by this plan, the minister seems to gain new energy.

But somehow, when it comes to serious matters, Israel's ministers seem to stick together.