1.   Another factor that makes a sweeping ruling less likely is the operation of the law itself, which does not work as a mandatory set-aside or numerical quota.

2.   In order to make certain that we keep affirmative action, we have to reject the idea of strict numerical quotas.

3.   None of them simply directed the IRS not to use numerical quotas.

4.   School officials, sources said, may also decide not to use numerical quotas but to set more flexible targets.

5.   Some station owners say a numerical quota would at least let them know exactly what had to be done to get their licenses renewed.

6.   There are no firm numerical quotas or special reviews for minority applicants.

7.   They generally abhor the use of numerical quotas to put women and minority applicants into jobs or university classrooms.

8.   The Japanese side calls that managed trade, and adamantly resists any numerical quotas.

9.   The United States wants Japan to increase purchases of American autos and auto parts, but Japan says Washington is asking for numerical quotas that would violate free trade.

10.   They blamed the United States for the deadlock, accusing the Clinton administration of insisting on numerical quotas for U.S. exports to Japan.