21.   A. Seven months ago, when the deal fell through, the political forces were struck against a deal.

22.   After the deal with Zuckerman fell apart, the agency considered proposals ranging from a television studio to a roller-skating rink to retail stores.

23.   After the money was transferred, the deals often fell apart.

24.   After some negotiation about the terms of her reassignment, the deal fell through.

25.   After that deal fell through, governors were hesitant to expend the political capital to work out an agreement that might, in the end, fall through.

26.   After the deal fell apart, Imus gigged the Web site by name on his show.

27.   Although cautioning that the deal could still fall apart, Vukasin said it could be made as early as next week.

28.   Brokers of a compromise agreement on the humane treatment of live animals in Chinatown markets fear the deal is falling apart even before it is to take effect.

29.   But after several weeks of intensive negotiations, the deal fell through early Tuesday morning.

30.   But after both deals fell through, Spano wanted to be as patient as possible in negotiating this latest attempt.