21.   That option remained open to him because he had not hired an agent, even after his initial decision to play pro basketball.

22.   These officials, moreover, point to the dispatch of more firepower to the region as a sign that American options remain open.

23.   Thus far, his treatment consists of rest and medication, but the pacemaker option remains a strong possbility.

24.   Well, that third point-guard option remains on the injured list.

25.   While administration officials have said all options remained open, it has kept its efforts low-key.

26.   All options remained open on the sixth day of a crisis that began with NATO airstrikes on a Serb ammunition dumps to restore respect for the United Nations.

27.   All options remained open on the sixth day of a crisis that began with NATO airstrikes on Serb ammunition dumps.

28.   Arafat has hinted at new clashes, saying that all Palestinian options remained open.

29.   Arafat, meanwhile, hinted at new clashes, saying that all Palestinian options remained open.

30.   But he said the option remains that Hong Leong Bank may issue new shares as either part or full consideration for the purchase of Bolton Finance.