1.   The comments came as Giuliani sought to solidify his support among Democratic voters.

2.   The consolidation came as bankers sought to cut costs and buy new markets for their products in an over-banked U.S.

3.   The consolidation came as bankers sought to cut costs and buy new markets for their products.

4.   The talk came as Cellucci seeks to quell rumors of his leaving office for a cabinet post under Bush.

5.   He said a local man came to him seeking help to understand his past.

6.   The breakout came as authorities sought to step up the pace of deportations in hopes of clearing the camps before the handover.

7.   The development came as prosecutors sought to bar defense testimony about whether Fuhrman is a racist.

8.   His announcement came as Arafat sought to refurbish his image two days after Bush called on Palestinians to oust him at the elections.