1.   Both sides have been simultaneously preparing for a diplomatic failure and leaving the door open for a breakthrough.

2.   But Dr. James Andrews was able to repair his labrum and shave down a bone spur arthroscopically, leaving open a possibility that he might pitch later this season.

3.   Cuban added that at least one team has shown interest in Barros, leaving the possibility open for another trade.

4.   He betrays his mentor Malcolm X, dooming him and leaving the way open for Louis Farrakhan.

5.   He was unable to limit the damage again, leaving himself open to the big inning.

6.   Sharon must make sure that any new military measures are designed to enhance security while leaving open the possibility of eventually resuming peace talks.

7.   Wild with fear, I tumble out the front door, leaving it gaping open to the night.

8.   Papandreou did not resign as head of his ruling Panhellenic Socialist Movement, or Pasok, leaving open the possibility of his return to power should he ever recover.

9.   Analysts attributed the trend to market hopes that his leaving could open the way for BMW to join the current wave of carmarker alliances.

10.   Observers say his stance has allowed the security services to flex their muscles while leaving the way open for him to demonstrate humaneness.