1.   A loose valve seat usually falls out totally and damages the engine very quickly.

2.   One seat fell vacant pending a by-election after Baumet resigned to join the government.

3.   As a result, Christian seats fall into the hands of weak candidates loyal to Syria.

4.   But national analysts predicted that the seat will fall to Ashcroft almost by default.

5.   But several open seats fell to the Republicans.

6.   If Gore wins, the resigned seat falls to a Republican.

7.   In the South, where Republicans continued their dominance, five open Democratic seats fell into their hands.

8.   One of the reasons Republican campaign strategists are so optimistic about retaining the House is that they believe the open seats will fall their way.

9.   Six Democrat-held House seats fell to the GOP, and Nethercutt ousted House Speaker Tom Foley.

10.   Three open seats did fall to the Republicans.