41.   A speculator who had previously bought wheat sold the position to the big grain merchandiser Cargill Inc. at the close, traders said.

42.   Brown also defended his pro-development positions to one woman in the audience who complained that too many lofts and chain stores are crowding her neighborhood.

43.   But analysts say none of them appear to be in a position to bid at this time.

44.   But analysts say that Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian leader, may be in a more powerful position to influence whether the government survives.

45.   But federal officials said patients were often in the best position to spot fraud and abuse.

46.   But Gros skied his first run fast enough to hold fourth place and be in position to attack in the afternoon.

47.   But I am talking about scoring chances, being in position to score.

48.   But his investment in the area would leave him in a position to profit from the spinoff traffic.

49.   But officials said the US government was still in a position to act against Mideast governments whose efforts it deems lacking.

50.   But senior Army officials say they have no immediate plans to open more positions to women.