21.   He said his group might have won the case without its wealthy patron, but he conceded that the victory would not have been as big.

22.   His antiwar group won the Nobel Peace Prize, but was criticized for being cozy with the Soviets.

23.   If the group wins, he is expected to play a pivotal role in winning approval of the sale from other team owners.

24.   In June, the group won over public opinion and five European governments and forced Shell to back down.

25.   Last week a Massachusetts consumer group won a court order that temporarily blocked state regulators from approving the merger.

26.   Lucchino, who has a close relationship with Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, would become chief executive of the Red Sox if the group wins the auction.

27.   More recently, Acadian musical groups have won wide audiences in Europe.

28.   Officials fear that in this climate, Islamic groups could win considerable sympathy if they show themselves able to deliver aid quickly and effectively.

29.   She said her mother called to wake her up Friday morning with news that the group had won.

30.   Since no group won a majority, a runoff was held between the top two unions.