Although the reforms included long-awaited changes to the electoral law, the inclusion of the term extension and the restoration of presidential re-election were condemned by religious and civic leaders.

Western governments, eager to consolidate a long-awaited democratic change, are concerned that Mr. Kostunica not lose the political momentum he now has through hesitation, officials said.

THE long-awaited change of seasons happens tomorrow with the arrival of spring.

In 1991, as long-awaited political change swept through the country, the school opted to become a "Model B" school.

"This long-awaited change to the definition of rape is a victory for women and men across the country whose suffering has gone unaccounted for over 80 years."

The legislation is likely to serve as the basis of long-awaited changes to New Jersey's auto insurance system.

State Farm representatives pointed to long-awaited changes that were to have reduced expenses for unnecessary medical care for injured drivers.

The challenge is to bring about long-awaited changes that will inevitably lead to a concentration of financial power.

The long-awaited change has already loosened a wild pent-up demand for trade.

Economists said the data suggested a long-awaited change in the outlook of employers, a movement away from years of reluctance to add new workers.