1.   An NBC executive said the news division had assumed for a while that Brokaw had a standing offer from CNN.

2.   Arizona State reportedly has a standing offer.

3.   Brandeis University in Waltham even gave him a standing offer of a full scholarship when he was ready for college.

4.   Elway has a standing offer to become a minority owner with Pat Bowlen with the Broncos.

5.   Expecting the arrival of heavyweight British visitors soon, Handelsman will fearlessly extend them his standing Blue Anchor offer.

6.   For months, New York City officials have treated a standing offer to reclaim Governors Island with a tentativeness bordering on indifference.

7.   He has responded to her standing offer to examine any pupil who complains of foot pain.

8.   Meanwhile, Cox says Lemke has a standing offer to rejoin the Braves organization as a coach once his playing days are over.

9.   NBC had a standing offer to do Sunday NFL games.

10.   Phillips scans news media reports daily and has seen no mention of standing offers to Benes, other than his own.