1.   And, it is worth a try to seek bids not to replace the slate, but to remove it and put it back on under new slate felt.

2.   As part of the takeover accord, CS Resources granted PanCanadian the right to match any competing offer and agreed not to seek other bids.

3.   At the same time, he said, a strong showing would enable Berlusconi to seek higher bids, if he pressed ahead with his sale plans.

4.   Bids were sought but came in too low.

5.   -- Seek bids from travel agencies on plane ticket prices, in order to find the cheapest fares.

6.   Chief Executive Officer Tom Clarke went out of his way to say that the company was, in fact, not seeking bids.

7.   Dell spokesman Jerele Neeld said his firm will continue to seek bids from major disk drive suppliers such as Maxtor Corp. and Seagate Technology Inc.

8.   Current renters will have five years before the city decides whether to continue renting the stands or to seek bids.

9.   Ecocarbon is now planning to seek foreign bids on other coal reserves in the central and southern parts of the country.

10.   Former Schools chancellor Frank J. Macchiarola and Mayor Edward I. Koch decided to seek bids from other companies.