1.   The three last met this past Friday, during which they instructed their respective staffs to examine options to eliminate the deficit in seven years.

2.   The two last met months ago.

3.   Capriati lost to the Russian in straight sets when the two last met in Sydney in January.

4.   The diminutive Pole soared to the most impressive win ever in the Four Hill tournament in Germany and Austria last month, placing third and winning the two last.

5.   The last straw, Wilson said, came when the two last discussed the contract Monday.

6.   The last straw, Wilson said, came when the two last discussed the contract on Monday.

7.   The three last met in Gaborone, Botswana.

8.   The three last met in Jakarta in January.

9.   The three last met Tuesday night, amid recriminations and Palestinian complaints that the Israelis have not eased the closure on towns in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

10.   The two last met in October.