101.   Miller insisted that he had not taken the initiative in getting the reporter and photographer in.

102.   Mutombo, a heavenly shot blocker and a hellish jump shooter, has taken the initiative on offense.

103.   NATO has called up reserves of spin in the information battle over Kosovo, trying to take the initiative after suffering earlier tactical reverses in news briefings in Brussels.

104.   Not only are agents scouring the state for visually appealing sites, but many property owners are taking the initiative by sending information to local film and television organizations.

105.   Now it is taking the initiative in its bid for Bank of Boston.

106.   Officers once told to follow orders blindly are now being taught to take initiative.

107.   One avenue to reducing FEMA costs, Witt said, is for communities to take the initiative, such as passing bond proposals.

108.   One parent said she was glad Saltz took the initiative.

109.   One might hope for a major reform initiative from the European Parliament, but that body is not accustomed to taking the initiative.

110.   Others, like Ms. De Jesus, take the initiative themselves and sort out the consequences later.