1.   An outside buyer would more likely keep some of the characteristics that helped BayBanks grab the lead in the Boston-area consumer banking market, Crozier said.

2.   And after the Yankees grabbed the lead, Hideki Irabu was able to shut down the Mets.

3.   And funds invested in Germany and the other big markets have grabbed the lead.

4.   And the Vikings were able to take more chances once Culpepper and the offense grabbed the lead.

5.   As they hit the final turn before the finishing straightaway, the Italian downshifted, grabbing the lead.

6.   At half a mile out, Khannouchi attempted to grab the lead, and for a time broke out of the pack.

7.   Both of the jam attempts missed, and neither one drew a foul, but they clearly inspired the Lakers, who grabbed the lead for good seconds later.

8.   Boone also had thrown up an airball and missed back-to-back free throws after the Boilermakers grabbed the lead.

9.   But what has made the Devils and Panthers so tough is their ability to grab a lead, then frustrate the heck out of their opponents.

10.   Earnhardt Jr. brought the fans to their feet when he grabbed an early lead before getting involved in a wreck on the eighth lap.