11.   Finally, there was the annual showdown with Florida, this time at The Swamp.

12.   Lawyers, politicians and journalists here for the Florida recount are competing for hotel rooms against sports fans flocking to the annual showdown of college football powerhouses.

13.   So far, the budget debate between Congress and President Clinton has dealt with rival political priorities, setting positions for their annual showdown.

14.   The longtime friendly rivals notched solid victories in the quarterfinals Wednesday to set up their third annual showdown at the All England Club.