21.   Senior executives must keep the government operating at full steam even while many political positions remain vacant, Bonosaro said.

22.   So the quarterback position remains unsettled.

23.   That position remains unfilled.

24.   The center and right tackle positions also remain open.

25.   The government position has so far remained ambiguous.

26.   The Matadors have been practicing since September, so they welcome the chance to play other teams, even if starting positions remain undecided.

27.   The position remains vacant.

28.   The position has generally remained mired in the stoic drop-back-stay-near-the-pocket-and-take-your-licks mentality.

29.   The Richmond, Virginia-based company said its financial position remained strong and it has sufficient cash flow and financial flexibility to support its plans.

30.   The U.S. position remains that the International Monetary Fund should play a central role in dealing with financial crises.