21.   It was a trade that was obvious for weeks, but was not made until the last moment, a situation he says is likely for New England.

22.   It seems likely for two reasons.

23.   Make no mistake, Richard Hidalgo is the starting left fielder now that Moises Alou is likely out for the season.

24.   More likely for Foreman is a rematch with European champion Axel Schultz in his German homeland.

25.   More recently, the U.N. Special Commission reported that Iraq had developed anti-crop weapons, most likely for Iranian wheat.

26.   No attack is likely for days or weeks as diplomacy continues to play out, and the United States and Britain continue to send additional troops to the region.

27.   Neither move seems likely for now, though, because the defense is anxious to get the case before the jury without additional slowdowns.

28.   Retirements are also more likely for members of the minority party.

29.   Retirement sounded likely for Mile winner Ridgewood Pearl and Sprint winner Desert Stormer.

30.   Rumsfeld said specific recommendations were not likely for some months.