101.   A new Syrian leader faces grave challenges as the nation comes to a crossroads in the peace process with neighboring Israel.

102.   Abramowitz said Prudential faced two challenges.

103.   ABN Amro and other big European banks face big challenges as markets slump and as they continue to lose ground to big U.S. investment banks.

104.   Aetna may also face challenges in the managed healthcare business, Zuckerman said.

105.   After a single term in Congress, Kuykendall is facing a challenge from Harman, who gave up the congressional seat two years ago to run unsuccessfully for governor.

106.   Ad agencies face the challenge of choosing clients with good long-term prospects.

107.   Adams faces the challenge of putting to rest a series of off-field incidents.

108.   After all, the new governor of the state has to prepare for a new legislative session that is certain to face major challenges.

109.   After meeting with the bipartisan congressional delegation, Clinton acknowledged he faced a challenge at home to win support for the addition of new members to NATO.

110.   All faced the challenge of beating each other while trying to remain composed on a difficult course that is expected to become even more unyielding.