51.   As her time in office winds down, it was a moment Secretary of State Madeleine Albright could cherish.

52.   Becker beat Rios two weeks ago in the semifinals of the Swiss Open, kindling his hopes of finally claiming a clay court title before his career winds down.

53.   Both the Israelis and Palestinians see President Clinton as eager for a legacy as his presidency winds down, and likely to press Israel into concessions.

54.   Fifth-place Karlsruhe protected their chances of a UEFA Cup berth as the Bundesliga season winds down to a big finish.

55.   In addition, as the campaign winds down its fund raising later this year, it will be able to move employees to the Democratic National Committee payroll.

56.   Jeff Gordon is driving better as the Winston Cup season winds down and he gives much of the credit to teammate Jerry Nadeau.

57.   Searching for foreign policy achievements as his presidency winds down, Clinton has been frustrated in trying to promote peace in the Middle East and Northern Ireland.

58.   The acclaim of the convention was just one of several honors Moynihan is receiving as his political career winds down.

59.   The narrow, dusty track winds down a steep mountainside to olive green tents marked with a red cross.

60.   The White House plays down the significance of the late regulations, saying every president wants to close out unfinished business as his administration winds down.