1.   And with those tools, the thinking goes, childhood itself would change, as children became ever more able to take on new roles.

2.   Anything that high or higher, the thinking goes, would so wound Major that he would go down, either right away or in November.

3.   As the thinking goes, Fox Sports Net would rather operate under one station than two.

4.   As their money comes in, the thinking goes, confidence is restored and the value of the local currency rises.

5.   Athletic legs, the thinking goes, are for running and jumping, not kicking.

6.   A softer touch, the thinking goes, will be more persuasive in getting Tokyo to play ball in trade matters.

7.   A slower economy, the thinking goes, reduces the demand for workers, taking pressure off employers to raise wages.

8.   Community-based organizations, this thinking goes, should provide social services.

9.   Dole, their thinking goes, will define himself by who he is and what he believes rather than by a Republican congressional agenda.

10.   He just may not be good enough to shine in any pro sport, the thinking goes.