11.   Lewis is the perfect player for the situation, the exact sort of respected, versatile veteran a new coach needs to help smooth the transition.

12.   Local communities are helping smooth the transition, experts said.

13.   Some states are also trying to smooth the transition.

14.   The small Boston company finds the people, screens them, and then works with them on the job to smooth the transition.

15.   There are many ways that star players have helped smooth the transition during their lifetimes.

16.   To smooth the transition, Riley said the company is forming joint ventures with local developers who have the experience and extensive contacts.

17.   To smooth the transition, Steven Brock, the chief executive, first let Fritts sit in on client team meetings.

18.   When downsizing is unavoidable, he says, companies must adopt policies that smooth the transition, beginning with a humane approach to letting people go.

19.   Another major factor the Japanese are counting on to smooth the transition is people like Kiyoko Hashimoto.

20.   But those who know Daschle say his low-key, easygoing bearing will help smooth the transition for both men.