Those hurried steps also reflected the prisoner's humiliation and fear.

The unprecedented step reflects the pension funds' concern for the future of the auto maker.

"These steps do not reflect political confidence on the part of the Government," one Saudi critic said.

The step reflects almost a complete reversal in attitude.

These steps reflect a growing political consensus that urgent measures are necessary to stop the spread of xenophobic violence in Germany.

His early steps reflect the department's repositioning after a decade in which it was the fastest-growing Cabinet department.

Taken together, the three steps reflected the contradictory state of American-Russian relations right now.

The step also reflected the shift in trade politics since Democrats took control of Congress.

This new step reflects recommendations made by an independent panel of child welfare experts last year.

The steps reflect his disappointment at the way some states have carried out the new health program for children, Administration officials said.