101.   The drop in Lucent shares was driven by nervousness about a possible deal with Ascend.

102.   The court would have likely imposed some sort of auction process for the trading business in any event to ensure creditors receive the best possible deal.

103.   The Lakers continue to mull possible deals for a power forward, using Elden Campbell as trade bait.

104.   The letter also tried to address concern about whether employees are getting the best possible deal.

105.   The options were bought after Humphries learned that McLarty had been retained as a consultant for a possible deal between Exxon and Mobil.

106.   The possible deal sending Charles Barkley to Houston looked solid over the weekend.

107.   The possible deal was first disclosed by The Hollywood Reporter on Monday.

108.   The news of a possible deal did not emerge until late Tuesday night.

109.   The two drug giants have spent much of the last year discussing a possible deal, but have only recently begun to complete the details.

110.   The trade was announced after several possible deals for Nash apparently fell apart during the earoly rounds of the four-hour draft.