1.   First-time buyers believe they can no longer delay purchasing computers while current owners are opting to replace older systems, de Marcillac said.

2.   The producers would not accede, and eventually opted to replace Joanna.

3.   Last year, in a setback for the Boeing Co., Sabena opted to replace its existing medium-haul fleet with Airbus aircraft.

4.   Without a GOP majority, Bush could opt to replace Stevens with a moderate who would have better chances of confirmation.

5.   And Rioch also moved out of range when he opted to replace Graham at Highbury after being lured away from Bolton.

6.   Robson led Porto to the Portuguese League title this season before opting to replace Dutch coach Johan Cruyff at Barcelona.