21.   Most signs indicate the agency will not try to block the deal.

22.   Now that Howard is gone, Leonard has moved into a leading role, and early signs indicate that if he is healthy, he will handle the job.

23.   Now, however, all outward signs indicate that the investigation has moved into a higher orbit.

24.   On the other hand, all signs indicate that these blazingly fast pipelines into the home will be the Next Big Thing to hit the Internet.

25.   Other signs indicate that some players in Dot-Com Bowl I might not be ready for prime time.

26.   President Clinton will win renomination, and signs indicate that Sen. Bob Dole eventually will subdue his challengers for the GOP nomination.

27.   Recent signs had indicated that Samaranch was not in top health.

28.   Several promising signs indicate that life will go on and that the Fort Worth Dallas Ballet can prosper under new artistic leadership.

29.   Signs indicate it could settle in for a long run, despite a rash of less-than-ecstatic reviews.

30.   Signs indicate that this area of Westwood is guarded by Westec Security and by Bel-Air Patrol Electronic Systems.