21.   Thursday, government officials opened previously submitted sealed bids.

22.   Viacom, as the breaching party, would submit a sealed bid at which it is willing to sell or buy half of USA Networks.

23.   When sellers ask me what to do, I say I think they should stick to the sealed bid.

24.   Mrs. Ciller is accused of reviewing sealed bids from companies seeking to serve as advisers in the sale.

25.   Participants submitted sealed bids during a six-hour period.

26.   Seven of the machines were no longer necessary, and the state is required by law to sell surplus items through a sealed bid process.

27.   The contracts had been awarded through a procedure allowed in some cases as an alternative to sealed bids, if the mayor approves.

28.   The memorabilia is being displayed at the Proud Gallery in London ahead of its inclusion in a sealed bid auction by Fleetwood Owen.

29.   The sealed bids were opened at a public session at Lisbon Stock Exchange.

30.   Formerly, sealed bids had to be delivered to the bureau and winners were informed two hours later by fax machine.