21.   But now, with the CIA estimating nuclear blackmail from rogue states as a distinct possibility, congressional and public opinion is putting pressure on Clinton for action.

22.   But party rules require a runoff election should any candidate fail to win a majority, so a pure Obuchi-Kajiyama face-off is still a distinct possibility.

23.   But Parks said that remains a distinct possibility and noted that the FBI joined the criminal probe last week.

24.   But the spokesman, Edward Cafasso, later said state prosecution of the Roxbury Democrat is still a distinct possibility.

25.   But the official said investigators consider that a distinct possibility.

26.   But there was now a distinct possibility they want to restore some form of special relationship with Moscow, he said.

27.   But with the distinct possibility of a sexual reawakening in the air, she lets herself be implored by the well-spoken young man.

28.   But we think there is a distinct possibility that the presence of scrapie in a sheep might inhibit the spread of BSE in the same animal.

29.   Caminiti, who lives in Richmond, will resume negotiations with the Astros today, and there is a distinct possibility the sides could reach a compromise.

30.   Carr acknowledges the distinct possibility of failure.