111.   It was closing the deal and gaining approval that required considerably more time, a prospect which could ultimately ensnare the Dodgers.

112.   It was the set-up for one of the most horrific road trips in memory, and the deal was nearly closed a few nights ago.

113.   Janzen has won twice this year, impressively closing the deal at both the Players Championship and in his playoff victory over Pavin at the Kemper Open.

114.   Kresa said he hopes to close the deal in the third quarter.

115.   Joseph Farrugia, chief executive at AmericasMart.com, said the UPS agreement will make it easier for large and small companies to close deals.

116.   Kaplan talked to teams in Japan and Greece and finally closed the deal in Israel.

117.   Like any good salesman, the Ottawa Senators know the toughest part of the transaction is closing the deal.

118.   Locke was hoping the Chinese government would take the occasion of his visit to close the deal.

119.   Lucent predicted it will close the deal this autumn.

120.   Major championship golf is rife with example after example of players failing to close the deal.