1.   By invoking the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act in some of its accusations, GM left VW open to triple damages if the charges held up in court.

2.   By using the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act in some of its accusations, GM left VW open to triple damages if the charges held up in court.

3.   Either option leaves Fuhrman open to possible perjury charges.

4.   If defenses leave the middle open, Griffin will make them pay.

5.   It was a decision that left Mickelson open for second-guessing.

6.   Similar events have left Truesdale open for criticism the past two years.

7.   The Americans seemed headed for a draw as Hamm then missed twice on free kicks, but her late blast left Venturini open for the game winner.

8.   The disappointing election results also left Gingrich open to a fractious challenge for his post as speaker.

9.   The recent death of Rep. Julian C. Dixon, D-California, leaves an open, Los Angeles-area seat that is expected to remain Democratic.

10.   They allowed Yasser Arafat to return to the region under the aim of building peace, he said, but only left Israeli open to risks.