11.   All those factors will be taken into consideration in whatever deal is struck.

12.   American and Japanese trade officials have said the lack of strong political leadership makes it more difficult to strike deals on government procurement issues.

13.   American entrepreneurs in small speed boats would pull up, strike deals with the foreign captains, then run the booze ashore on moonless or foggy nights.

14.   And if a deal can be struck, the adidas logo may soon be stenciled on the paved surfaces of running paths along the Charles River.

15.   And in the end, Fisher said, it was Nonaka who struck the deal on connection fees that emerged Wednesday.

16.   And he wants the deal struck here, where it could be called the Crawford accord.

17.   And many online sites have struck deals with specific carriers to offer special deals.

18.   And witnesses who have struck deals without such explicit promises will be tougher to attack on the witness stand.

19.   And when he struck his deal with Dr. Ruth, Kilcullen, ever the salesman, wanted to print T-shirts with her picture on them.

20.   And, while smaller banks may continue to benefit from takeovers, the prices at which these deals are struck might be disappointing.