11.   He declined to discuss a possible purchase price.

12.   He and many others were reacting Monday to a possible purchase of the carrier by American Airlines.

13.   In fact, it said it is evaluating several such opportunities and is in negotiations regarding one possible purchase.

14.   In biweekly meetings, they debate possible purchases, which they make only when they reach a consensus.

15.   In New York, Hanks served as bird dog, watching auctions and dealers, and informing Peirce about possible purchases.

16.   It was reported to have discussed possible purchases of Florida Progress Corp. and Cinergy Corp., a Midwest utility based in Cincinnati.

17.   Jeffrey Barbakow confirmed that Tenet, the second-largest U.S. hospital chain behind Columbia, has also looked at Columbia hospitals in Atlanta and Boston for possible purchase.

18.   Moreover, optimism is fading that the possible purchase of industry rival Infodema SA will boost profits, Pena y Lillo said.

19.   Michael Jordan met again with Hornets owner George Shinn last week to discuss his possible purchase of control of the team.