1 | The committee began its work under unfavourable auspices. | |
2 | MANY people start the new year by resolving to change their old ways. | |
3 | As is normal at the beginning of a new year predictions about where industry and practice are heading abound. | |
4 | Before today's news, its stock has been hammered, down over 40% from the beginning of the year. | |
5 | Political experts and foreign policy analysts say the new president will face some difficult challenges right from the start. |