11.   Answering friendly questions from Judiciary Democrats, White said he overwhelmingly backed the death penalty when the matter came before his court.

12.   Around this time of year comes a matter of paperwork.

13.   But eventually, if the matter did come to a vote, a majority of board members would likely vote for the loans, U.S. and other officials say.

14.   But in any event, the matter did not come up in open court on Tuesday.

15.   But the matter came as a surprise to many, including officials at the electoral institute.

16.   But the matter has come up repeatedly in the Winston Cup garage area, including on Sunday, after Gordon opened the season by winning the Busch Clash.

17.   But they were dismayed when the matter came before the planning board and they learned that Starbucks was being considered as a tenant.

18.   But then came that matter of religion.

19.   But with shareholders increasingly insisting on board independence, the only judgment that matters may come from someone with a gavel and a black robe.

20.   But, like in all negotiations, the matter comes down to one of price.