111.   But it clears the way for American companies to take part in the open markets that China promises to deliver.

112.   But hovering over it all is the sense that Yeltsin will do anything to help clear the way for his electoral victory in June.

113.   But Ms. Poritz said the ruling cleared the way for the resumption of community notification.

114.   But it comes on the heels of another important decision in New Brunswick that cleared the way for Indians to pursue land claims in that province.

115.   But the administration never made the reasonable concessions that would have cleared the way for the legislation.

116.   But the law has cleared the way for machines that simulate Las Vegas casino slot machines.

117.   But the lower house passed a budget, clearing the way for Senate approval by the weekend.

118.   But the state Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for a special session of the Senate Thursday to consider the appointments.

119.   But U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis denied the requests, clearing the way for the trial to begin in late August, as planned.

120.   But the Supreme Court ruled that the Jones case should proceed immediately, setting a precedent that clears the way for more such suits in future.