11.   Rarely has such an important matter seemed headed for approval with so little enthusiasm or attention.

12.   Such matters can seem tacky, at best, and Helms and Ms. Nearing never discussed them.

13.   The matter seems more urgent since the attempt on his life.

14.   These days, Wright is also grateful that personal matters seem to be on an upswing.

15.   To some advocates for people with AIDS, the matter has always seemed so simple.

16.   While the matter might seem insignificant, some assistants said it is indicative of a caste system that clubs have helped perpetuate.

17.   Netanyahu delayed convening his Cabinet for two days over the issue of Palestinian fugitives, but the matter seemed cleared up Thursday.

18.   Economic matters seem to have been a key point of the talks between Clinton and Arafat.

19.   Economic matters seemed to have been a key point of the talks between Clinton and Arafat.

20.   Such matters may seem relatively simple, but Conference Executive Vice President Gideon Taylor insists this is not so.