1.   And we have compound words this week, so I came across a great worksheet and gave it to the teacher across the hall.

2.   But he got caught in a war of words this week about running in the Belmont.

3.   He cited word this week that Ford and General Motors have formed Internet-based partnerships with Oracle and Commerce One, respectively, to facilitate purchases from suppliers.

4.   On defense, consistency also has been the buzz word this week.

5.   President Bush said some encouraging words this week about the need for a health care system that will treat mental illness with the same urgency as physical illness.

6.   President Clinton seemed well aware of the dangers as he carefully picked his words this week in commenting about heightened tensions between Taiwan and China.

7.   Some schools were still awaiting word this week on whether the Kansas City School District will provide them with cafeteria service.

8.   So there are no words this week between him and Byars, Jackson promised.

9.   The word this week from overseas is that George Harrison, the so-called quiet Beatle, has suffered another setback in his fight against cancer.

10.   Thus, the war of words this week could have been spicy.