1.   The water of the red sea divided so as to ensure safe passage for the Israelite.

2.   Before the summer recess, Norwood, a dentist, drilled into the measure which Kennedy had steered through the Senate, just deeply enough to ensure House passage.

3.   Brazilian stocks fell amid speculation the government may bargain too much away as it seeks to ensure passage of a measure to reduce state worker benefits, analysts said.

4.   But some senators said Thursday they do not plan to stay in Washington over the weekend, making it more difficult for supporters to ensure passage of the bill.

5.   Even a medical degree does not ensure safe passage through the roiling rental waters.

6.   He challenged Clinton to accept the Republican bill and work to ensure its passage in the House, which may consider several managed care proposals later in the year.

7.   Hastert, who had intervened with GOP renegades to ensure passage of the bill, conceded lawmakers have a lot of negotiating to do.

8.   He called in those chits when the House took up the bill earlier this year, ensuring its passage.

9.   It has downplayed efforts to start the new WTO round and instead is concentrating on trying to ensure congressional passage of legislation giving permanent trade benefits to China.

10.   President Ernesto Samper met with congressional leaders this morning in order to ensure swift passage of the extradition law, his office said.