1.   Clinton spent this week courting two constituencies -- newly prosperous South Americans, and U.S. citizens concerned that trade agreements could cost jobs at home.

2.   Either way, these ideas could cost hundreds of billions.

3.   Even Gov. Pete Wilson is seeking formula changes that California officials concede could cost Massachusetts money.

4.   Exactly how much the case could cost the bank was unclear Thursday.

5.   Generating that opening weekend excitement with advertising and big premieres can cost studios nearly as much as their would-be blockbusters cost to produce.

6.   The shelter was a benign enough presence to let it stay, residents figured, especially when they learned that refitting the apartments for the elderly could cost millions.

7.   And with a such a small margin of error on time, any weather delays or long stoppages on the track could cost Stewart valuable minutes.