21.   The election of Iranian President Mohammad Khatami a year ago has provided an opening.

22.   The letter provided an opening to a media campaign by the congressman who has seen his popularity sag in recent polls.

23.   The remaining districts tended to be more white and more conservative and provided an opening for Republicans to pick up seats.

24.   The Russians provided no openings either.

25.   This has provided an opening for Sen. Edward M. Kennedy to tie up Dole in legislative knots by pressing for a vote.

26.   This provided an opening for his continued presence on Earth, and rabbis of the past millenniums have worked him into ritual.

27.   A similar performance in the final could provide an opening for Sanchez Vicario.

28.   By addressing that issue, the court provided an opening for the Zulu nationalist Inkatha Freedom Party to end its boycott of constitutional talks and rejoin the process.

29.   Sabatini provided an opening with seven double faults in the second set, including three in the last game, but Capriati was unable to capitalize.

30.   Sabatini, who has a history of blowing big leads, provided an opening with seven double faults in the second set, including three in the last game.