1.   With astonishing speed prime spots in streets known for fashionable shopping before the second world war are being snapped up.

2.   Already, Merrill Lynch has won a prime spot in two of the largest stock sales.

3.   Another prime kayaking spot in Arizona is the Verde River near Camp Verde, where the white-water season usually runs from February to April.

4.   Another prime spot for cheaper, available parking is anywhere north of Van Buren and west of Central, Mullen said.

5.   At least they already had staked out a prime spot at the stadium.

6.   A bed at the Discomfort Inn just for a prime spot in the first-come, first-served student section.

7.   A major concern for Delahunt is whether there are prime advertising spots still available on local television stations before the election.

8.   A week or two later, in early October, the prime spots have moved south to the lower portions of those states and neighbors in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

9.   But Owen Foote sees a prime spot to launch his canoe.

10.   Charlene Williams drove all night from San Luis Obispo, Calif., to arrive early enough to claim a prime spot against the barricade.