1.   As the battle progressed, Pentagon officials were watching closely to determine whether sizable groups of al-Qaida fighters were attempting to reform across the border in Pakistan.

2.   As the parliamentary election approached, Clinton administration officials were watching very closely for trend lines.

3.   As the officials watch Mugabe brace for the toughest battle of his political career, some wonder whether they are glimpsing their own futures as well.

4.   At the Justice Department, as officials watched the pre-dawn assault on the house, Holder said he felt sadness.

5.   At Fort Worth-based American, spokesman Tim Smith said officials are watching what United is doing with interest.

6.   At the Justice Department, as officials watched the raid, Holder said he felt sadness.

7.   Baseball officials will watch attendance numbers closely to see if the scheduling conflicts have an effect on crowd sizes.

8.   Baseball officials have watched as rights for NFL, National Basketball Association and even National Hockey League games have soared.

9.   A Cardinals official watched in amazement as the bar patrons shouted down the skeptic.

10.   A spokeswoman for the retail giant said Walgreens officials are watching the OxyContin situation closely and are in daily contact with branch pharmacies.