1.   And in California, at least, officials have taken the potential for conflict very seriously.

2.   By then the officials had taken off their uniform jackets, and were displaying spotless shirts and dark ties.

3.   Detectives are investigating claims that the two officials took bribes.

4.   High-ranking public officials should take the bus so they can see how the other half lives.

5.   Officials take heart that the economy has not collapsed since the withdrawal of Soviet aid.

6.   Officials took the attitude that the problem was not their responsibility.

7.   Public officials must take an oath to support the U.S. Constitution.

8.   Public officials must take an oath to support the US Constitution.

9.   The customs officials take their jobs very seriously.