21.   The matter remains unresolved.

22.   The Thomas matter remains murky, though our collective ability to discuss it maturely has been aided by the dignified deportment of both Thomas and Hill.

23.   There remains the matter of finalizing the teams.

24.   There remains the matter of verifying the computer prediction.

25.   There remains the matter of the bill.

26.   These matters remained too long obscured from public view, shielded by excessive secrecy and national pride.

27.   While talk of eventual unification is at a feverish pitch, practical matters remain, including the integration of two economies and vastly different political systems.

28.   Although some matters remain to be completed, McNair was so convinced of the hiring Friday that he scheduled a news conference for Sunday.

29.   All matters of policy remain as they were.

30.   But diplomats said the matter remained unclear.