81.   But recently, the company pulled back from this business, halted the signing of new artists and laid off some staff.

82.   But since the deal was announced in early September, Compaq has continued to publicize the signing of large contracts with customers like Ericsson, Raytheon and General Motors.

83.   But the signing of Maddox could potentially hinder his bargaining position.

84.   But the signing of new contracts has been running three to six months behind schedule, Ms. Oberdorf said.

85.   But the president, in Paris for the signing of the Bosnian peace agreement, and administration officials here in Washington said the extension must be through next Friday.

86.   But the reason Webber stands to return to all-star form, and Sacramento has playoff aspirations, is the signing of free-agent center Vlade Divac.

87.   But the ties forged by the two countries since the signing of the Camp David accords remain constrained by what many Egyptians see as powerful differences.

88.   But there have been no cases of a high-profile player being used as compensation for the signing of a successful coach.

89.   Canadian carriers gain the right to fly to all U.S. cities upon the signing of the accord.

90.   Clarke says it could take six weeks or longer to complete a trade for Lindros that will include the signing of a rich multiyear deal.