21.   But it won him points among senior military commanders, who have been dubious about Rais because of his lack of military service.

22.   But if Yeltsin hoped to win points for forcing out the unpopular Iluyshenko, he did not appease his critics on the right or left.

23.   But some experts contend that Russia has won points, particularly in Europe, as the more reasonable of the two.

24.   But you win points if, say, a stay is granted.

25.   But, unless it wins its point, he does not see how the alliance can stop its attacks on the Yugoslavs without damaging itself and the United States.

26.   By admitting the affair, he won points for candor, and he has promised to pay child support.

27.   By picking Blute, Weld hopes to win points with the kind of independent voters, as well as Republicans, who backed Blute on Election Day.

28.   Chang scrambled and returned brilliantly to win the point, while Gambill collapsed in front of the net with a right ankle sprain.

29.   Competitors win points based on the difficulty of the problems they solve.

30.   Contestants choose antiques at a fair and win points based on the value of their selections.