1.   And certainly, the outcome is going to be a lot more in doubt than it has been in the competitions when the NBA has participated.

2.   As much as they want to end the trial, they also want to be able to blame each other if the outcome goes awry.

3.   Donaldson said that though the outcome went against him, the party had largely followed his lead.

4.   Strategists in both parties say that the outcome could go either way and that the Republicans have the best chance of capturing the Senate.

5.   The outcome is not going to satisfy some with very strong feelings on both sides.

6.   The outcome will go a long way toward determining the prospects for future retail mergers.

7.   Whatever the outcome, the impact of this toothless display is not going to change NATO strategy.

8.   When a project calls for cooperation with someone who slammed them in the group session, the outcome is not going to be pretty.

9.   White House vote counters say the outcome could still go either way in the House, depending on the decisions of scores of uncommitted lawmakers in both parties.