Then the Government compounded the problem by optimistically predicting a sharp upturn in revenue.

While many brokers are optimistically predicting the inevitable return of the individual investor to the current bull market, some analysts disagree.

The authority, in turn, renegotiated with United Water, and optimistically predicted its payments to the city could be paid for with future operating profits.

The most far-fetched guess was by independent financial adviser Alan Steel who optimistically predicted a 7,850 close.

He optimistically predicted that the perceptron "may eventually be able to learn, make decisions, and translate languages".

Mr. Mitchell optimistically predicted that consumers would accept electronic credits and debits to their accounts "in a matter of two or three years."

He optimistically predicted that if he explained the exhibit to Mr. Giuliani, then the Mayor would change his mind.

Ebersol optimistically predicted that he would be pleased with an overall ratings decline of 6 percent to 7 percent through the conference finals.

The Junta Constructora del Templo, which oversees the project, optimistically predicts that it will be done in 30 years.

He expects that to take at least five years, although Dr. Vasil more optimistically predicted a three-year wait for commercial introduction.