81.   In the fourth quarter, the Sonics held off several Laker surges until the final one caught them and caused them to work for five more minutes.

82.   In the previous week, The Aggies used a fake punt that resulted in a touchdown to help hold off Baylor.

83.   In those patients, sulindac and anti-inflammatory drugs like it can hold off colon cancer for several years.

84.   In the Fifth District, Rep. Steve Buyer, a freshman Republican, held off a challenge from John D. Beatty.

85.   In the Haskell, the jockey Gary Stevens coaxed a final burst from Point Given to get a half-length past Touch Tone and hold off Burning Roma.

86.   Israel Tuesday requested the U.S. Justice Department to hold off deporting Abu Marzook until the Israeli government submitted a formal request for his request.

87.   It has helped the Charlestown, Mass. company hold off an initial public offering planned in August before the market for technology stocks briefly soured.

88.   Investors held off buying bonds ahead of the reports, which are expected to confirm that the economy is growing at a moderate, non-inflationary pace.

89.   It was a repeat for Bronson, who last month held off Taylor at the national championships.

90.   It was de Ferran, who finished third at Fontana, holding off Adrian Fernandez, Roberto Moreno, Kenny Brack and Paul Tracy to win the title.