1.   Among other more pressing concerns are whether genetically modified crops can create problematic weeds by passing their foreign genes on to wild relatives.

2.   At MyCounsel.com in Boston, spokeswoman Judy Chong said the most pressing concern these days is what to do in the event of a layoff.

3.   At the Atlantic Inn, perhaps the most pressing concern is hiring a chef.

4.   Benes is a free agent after the season, but a more pressing concern is a contract extension for Ken Griffey Jr.

5.   Besides, the two Abdul Sattars have more pressing concerns.

6.   A more pressing concern is the lack of control shown by the pitchers.

7.   A pressing concern, Gorelick said, is how long hundreds of private contractors, many of them small businesses, can meet their obligations without being paid.

8.   A more pressing concern for the Matadors was finding a replacement.

9.   A more pressing concern for some is if other entrepreneurs get into the game, competition could intensify among shark-watching tours of the Farallons.

10.   A more pressing concern for some pro-democracy politicians is the rule of law in Hong Kong.