11.   Entering this series, the hockey pundits said the Stars had a definite edge in net and that Belfour could be the determining factor.

12.   Exactly the kind of movie scene the pundits said we would never see again.

13.   He knows he also has to, as the pundits say, energize the base.

14.   If Buchanan wins the nomination and if he participates in nationally televised debates, he could influence the election, though probably not win, pundits said.

15.   If Simpson wins, those who believe that the acquittals were racially motivated will be outraged and indignant all over again, pundits say.

16.   In recent days, pundits have said Kemp would be the smart pick.

17.   McCabe dodged questions about whether he plans to return to City Hall if Vallone loses either the Democratic primary or the election, outcomes that pundits say are likely.

18.   No matter what the pundits said, Gore seemed no different in khakis or jeans than he did in a suit.

19.   No story here, the pundits say, bemoaning their lost gold-plated toilet seats.

20.   Now, Taiwan pundits are saying the genial father-of-three will be shaking hands on the international stage for a long time to come.