51.   Such a move would have placed billions of dollars worth of potential deals in jeopardy.

52.   Sources say DirecTV, run by Hughes Electronics Corp. of El Segundo, has held talks with NYNEX, among other Baby Bells, about potential programming deals.

53.   That makes every Republican moderate in the House a potential deal maker or deal breaker.

54.   The deal would also give United a broader array of technology and potential marketing deals that it could link to its frequent-flier program.

55.   The expected acquisition spree is just beginning, and only a few potential deals have come to light.

56.   The issue has become important for investors trying to evaluate the impact of a potential deal between Nissan and Renault.

57.   The market applauded the potential deal.

58.   The Knicks are over the salary cap and out of young players to beef up potential deals.

59.   The Mariners tried to acquire Scott Williamson from the Reds and Armando Benitez from the Mets in potential deals for center fielder Ken Griffey Jr.

60.   The potential deal could make Strahan one of the five highest-paid players in the game.