1. A compromise doesn't seem to be in the offing, because unilateral initiation by any of the two sides would be seen as surrender.
2. Analysts said more policy relaxations could be in the offing if needed.
3. Leung indicated that changes may be in the offing further down the road.
4. " I hope that an easier environment for car use will be in the offing, " Zhou said.
5. China has now reached a development stage where fixed asset investment should not be taken as an antidote whenever a downturn is in the offing.
6. The booty reportedly included two bikinis, indicating a " fun in the sun " destination might be in the offing.