1.   In British elections, unlike those in America, the personalities of candidates and their personal wealth play but a marginal role.

2.   As a concession, the Americans had agreed that the first day would consist of foursomes, a format they rarely played but the English relished.

3.   A transfer of power, a murky process in which the ballot box will play but a minor role, is under way.

4.   During the Ericsson Open, which Serena played but Venus missed, Richard Williams created a storm by discussing possible retirement for both his daughters.

5.   Few knew how well he would play but Szczerbiak himself.

6.   In so many cases what determines if a player makes the team is not how he plays, but the size of his contract.

7.   Of course, football is played but once a week.

8.   Our defense played well but our special teams and our offense played poorly.

9.   The problem is not who Alabama plays, but when.

10.   There was often the feeling of worthwhile effort undermined not by how the musicians played but what they were playing on.