91.   Apple and Ellison both declined comment.

92.   Apple, which had declined comment on the follow-up story, had not registered www.traya.net.

93.   Archer Daniels and the Justice Department declined comment.

94.   As for the details of what caused the reversal, Edelman declined comment.

95.   As for Belfour, he declined comment, which left Wilson and Armstrong to answer for him.

96.   As per team policy, Lakers officials declined comment on the media reports, but spokesman John Black said the team had no plans to replace its coach.

97.   As an associate hailed a cab, Esrey smiled, offered his hand and politely declined comment on a fevered day of merger negotiations.

98.   As for the British-Dutch proposal, U.S. officials declined direct comment, saying the document was being studied.

99.   Asked about that account, DeStefanis confirmed it but declined further comment, citing a confidentiality agreement.

100.   Asked if the United States had done anything about possible violations, she declined comment.