11.   His statements seem only to have heightened the air of crisis here.

12.   His statement might have seemed outlandish even a few weeks ago.

13.   His statement seemed to suggest the book might be subject to less protection than that generally afforded by copyright laws.

14.   How prophetic that statement seems today.

15.   In fact, an NFL statement on Tuesday seemed to suggest the Jets might be able to convince Tagliabue that they have a valid deal with Parcells.

16.   Plenty, it seems, any more, when such a statement seems tantamount to an admission of weakness.

17.   Said coolly, the statement seemed a put-down of anything but the most banal way of looking at clothes.

18.   Shea and other union officials said that statement seemed to put direct pressure on the Teamsters to settle soon if they knew what was good for them.

19.   Shea and other union officials said that statement seemed to put pressure on the Teamsters to settle soon if they knew what was good for them.

20.   Such a statement seems implausible coming from one who does not hesitate to shoot or stab civilians who get in her way.