1.   And unlike Ms. Beck, he referred not only to closings, but to contract signings as well.

2.   Beijing typically delays major import contract signings until a senior foreign leader visits, underlining the link between good political and economic relations.

3.   A lockout would place a moratorium on contract signings, trades, and all other league business.

4.   EDS, which has had a slower rate of contract signings than its rivals, was understandably jubilant with the result.

5.   The deal still had to go through the NBA office, which was swamped by contract signings Thursday.

6.   The figures represent actual closings, which lag contract signings by a few months.

7.   The home resales figures represent actual closings, which lag contract signings by a few months.

8.   The figures represent closings, which lag contract signings by a few months.

9.   The home sales figures represent actual closings, which lag contract signings by a few months.

10.   The NAR figures represent actual closings, which lag contract signings by a few months.