21.   Barbour said that losing candidates do not have a right to a speaking role at the convention.

22.   Besides his role at American Continental, Wischer had been president of an insurance subsidiary.

23.   Because none of its allies would manage the stage for the international financial system, the United States retained the role at much-reduced cost.

24.   Before European settlers arrived, some scientists believe, the central role at the bottom of the food chain was filled primarily by phytoplankton, microscopic plants.

25.   Both actresses give astute, intimately observed performances, no doubt thanks to having played the roles at the Geffen Playhouse for a sizable chunk of time.

26.   Both join Lehman, the fourth-biggest U.S. securities firm, after three years in similar roles at Paine Webber.

27.   Braun, particularly, was under pressure to separate his main roles at the company.

28.   A full-time mother who was fiercely devoted to her children, she played a large role at the small private school they attended.

29.   A similar role at Fleet is envisioned for Neely, who may soon retire from hockey as a result of a series of injuries.