11.   But it seemed worth the pain.

12.   But it hardly seems worth the lack of sleep.

13.   But the attack hardly seemed worth the effort, particularly when one considers the risk to the pilots, most of whom were Americans.

14.   But so far, the benefits have not seemed worth it.

15.   But when the choices are few, good care in a nursing home can seem worth its high price.

16.   Byron Wien, chief U.S. investment strategist at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, said investors had been unable to find a market sector that seems worth buying.

17.   Despite the risks of doing business abroad, Japan must have seemed worth it to The Gap during the first half of last year.

18.   Does the handsome Bertram now seem worth all the effort Helena puts into getting him?

19.   For some overwhelmed investors, a halt to that climb might almost seem worth it.

20.   For those attending these concerts, the long wait seemed worth it.