101.   Stock markets had closed by the time his name surfaced.

102.   That cavernous gap between the Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs appears to be closing by the game.

103.   Teams of experts from as far away as Laos and as close by as Sarejevo are descending on Kosovo.

104.   That acquisition, announced in May, is expected to close by year-end, pending regulatory and shareholder approval.

105.   That deal is scheduled to close by the end of the year or early next year, the Kemper spokesman said.

106.   The acquisition could close by the end of this year, Kerzner said.

107.   The acquisition is expected to close by December.

108.   The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the year.

109.   The acquisition is to close by the end of June.

110.   The acquisitions, expected to close by year-end, will boost earnings immediately, Mellor said.