11.   But last week, this crusade by Brewster Kahle had a big commercial payoff.

12.   But some relatively obscure prizes offer big payoffs, too.

13.   But the big payoff came later, when Cronk helped negotiate three extensions of the contract.

14.   But the manufacturer is counting on a big payoff.

15.   But the insidious nature of point shaving and promises of big payoffs has kept the practice alive, lurking beneath the surface.

16.   But some observers question whether these operations ever will produce big payoffs.

17.   But with big payoffs possible, they are eager to find other shows they can turn into movies.

18.   But Wetherell figures there is a big payoff down the road.

19.   Critics can make their valid points, but their protests are almost always overwhelmed by community enthusiasm for the promise of a big payoff and big-league cachet.

20.   Even assistants to top executives are getting big payoffs.