41.   Even though the election is less than two weeks away, the tight race forced both presidential contenders to defend their home turf Wednesday.

42.   Few people see much difference between the two candidates, who are in a tight race.

43.   Experts are warning that turnout could fall even lower this year, despite a tight race and clear policy differences between Democrat Al Gore and Republican George W. Bush.

44.   First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, engaged in a tight U.S. Senate race in New York, is not on the trip.

45.   Following a two-week stretch in which they lost eight of nine games, the Nets find themselves in a tight race for a playoff berth.

46.   Former U.S. Attorney Janet Napolitano, a Democrat who sold voters early on her experience, was leading a tight race with Republican Tom McGovern for Arizona attorney general.

47.   Frost acknowledged that some members, particularly those in tight races, could have trouble affording the dues.

48.   Glendening has claimed victory in the tight race, but Sauerbrey has refused to concede until absentee ballots are counted.

49.   Frost is in a tight race against the more liberal Rep. Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut to replace retiring caucus Chairman Vic Fazio of California.

50.   Gordon, battling a tight race car and aiming for track position, took only two tires.