21.   And perhaps he wants to stay in the good graces of the president.

22.   As an older sister, I can relate to the need to remain in the good graces of a loved family member.

23.   At least Lombardi has the good grace to linger only as a ghost.

24.   Awkward as he may be, Ed pursues and finally finds his way into her good graces, even without the Nice Guy card.

25.   Brazil, eager to stay in the good graces of European food companies and enjoy the fruits of new technology, is wavering.

26.   Actor Noah Wyle, who recently played Jobs in a TV movie, accepted the criticism in good grace and got out of there.

27.   After what the Yankees accomplished last season, the good graces will last for another season at least.

28.   But analysts said Wednesday that such a chain of events was hypothetical, since Lucent still appeared to be in relatively good graces with its banks.

29.   But having won plaudits from the press and Republicans, Freeh now wants to get back in the good graces of the White House and Reno.

30.   But more important than getting his job and confidence back, Jones got back into the good graces of his teammates.