101.   The Bucs were within striking distance, which is all coach Tony Dungy wanted.

102.   The code name was passed on to reporters by Defense Department officials on Wednesday along with news of the deployment of U.S. warplanes to within striking distance of Afghanistan.

103.   The deal would unite the second- and fourth-largest tobacco companies in the world and put British American within striking distance of the Philip Morris Cos.

104.   The fact that he is well within striking distance with a month to go is astonishing.

105.   The entire field will not be known until qualification closes next week, but so far no potential candidate comes within striking distance of Zyuganov and Yeltsin.

106.   The deal would unite the second- and fourth-largest tobacco companies in the world and put British American within striking distance of the Philip Morris Co.

107.   The Giants, staying within striking distance in the NL West, made a nice pickup in Andres Galarraga, and at just at the right time.

108.   The Knicks never seriously threatened, but, true to their style and purpose, stayed within reasonable striking distance.

109.   The Nuggets, coming off a defeat at Houston the night before, stayed within striking distance until the fourth.

110.   The Pentagon has increased the number of warships and planes within easy striking distance of Afghanistan.