1.   Bradley becomes a realistic contender only if Gore somehow throws it away or if the political climate turns dramatically against the Clinton administration.

2.   But the climate has turned decidedly chilly when it comes to hefty late fees.

3.   But the political climate has turned chilly for the industry since then.

4.   Experts point to the scheme as a foreshadowing of things to come along the Mediterranean, where the climate is turning measurably drier and warmer.

5.   If not, the Florida climate might turn out to help the Europeans, who are used to softer footing.

6.   On Capitol Hill, the climate has turned ugly.

7.   There are conflicting opinions as to whether the retailing climate will turn around in the second half.