1.   At least one of the ships in Oakland seemed to be preparing for a possible early departure.

2.   And still looming is the possible departure of star slugger Vaughn, with whom Duquette has had a frequently contentious relationship.

3.   All of this has caused wistful remembrance, intense anger and almost desperate pleading connected to his possible departure.

4.   But even that response was seen as a tepid defense of Gingrich, and at least a few Republicans were talking privately about his possible departure.

5.   Cowboys could still re-sign him as a free agent for insurance against possible departure of Dexter Coakley.

6.   Plus developments on the possible departure of Don Zimmer, the temporary manager.

7.   Phillips is a junior, but speculation about his possible departure to the NFL before his senior year had preceded this season.

8.   Still, the questions of her possible departure keep coming up, and she keeps refusing to discuss her future.

9.   That view would draw no argument from Storin, whose possible departure had been the subject of frequent rumors and speculation in recent months.

10.   The possible departure of Fox means the Lakers would probably shift power forward Horry back to small forward, his better position.