The program made use of a noise computer model to predict improvement in specific residential interiors for a variety of noise control strategies.

When I asked Turner about the numbers, he acknowledged, "We're not there yet" and predicted future improvement.

Mr. Yeltsin sounded gloomy about the country's social ills, but predicted improvement in the economy.

The company said revenues were nearly flat with the previous quarter and predicted little improvement in the current quarter as purchasers of its equipment remained cautious.

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No one is predicting substantial improvement soon.

Mr. Adams predicted continued improvement for the next several years.

Mr. Jasinowski said he disagreed with those who are predicting little further improvement in trade this year.

Economists said the drop in rates had come too late to help housing activity last month, but predicted improvement in housing starts in the months ahead.

And on Wall Street, analysts have grown wary about predicting improvement for 1988, despite continued confidence in the company's strong brand names and marketing skills.