But the true scale of the problem is far higher.

So the scale of the problem is even bigger than we thought.

The scale of the problem has not yet revealed itself.

Americans who have never served in the military may not realize the scale of the problem.

The scale of the problem means that the government will come under increasing pressure to keep people in work.

Environmental issues add to the complexity and scale of the problem.

I think the scale of the problem is a serious question."

But it still wasn't matching the scale of the problem.

But the scale of the problem was not my making."

The scale of the problem is such as to justify our concern.

"This was the scale of the problem we were up against," says Hill.

The Commission has set out its stall on the scale of the problem.

The figures are so huge that it is hard to imagine the scale of the problem.

It took weeks to appreciate the sheer scale of the problem.

Assess the scale of the problem in other eligible areas.

The steps that it takes will depend on the scale of the problem.

Let us pause and reflect on the scale of the problem.

We know there are no magic solutions, given the scale of the problem.

The scale of the problem may not be so great as to cause widespread concern for the rural child, however.

I told her about the scale of the problem.

So now, at this late stage, we still have our doubts about the scale of the problem and who is responsible.

But the scale of the problem appears to dwarf the relief efforts.

The bank should examine the scale of the problem and suggest remedies.

The scale of the problems is overwhelming, and has sometimes defeated efforts to address them.

"The scale of the problem is much greater than we had anticipated last year.