111.   Though Colombians were appalled by the violence, editors say that readers rarely tired of the story.

112.   Though major papers have refuted the series, charging it with inaccuracies and inconsistencies, Mercury editors say they stand by the articles.

113.   This editor said Health was a dream place to work, where great reporting was combined with sophisticated literary sensibilities.

114.   Though that system has atrophied somewhat, business executives continue to come to the news side with possible projects, the two high-ranking editors said.

115.   Though they cite the Bible, the editors say other sources may be invoked to justify homosexuality.

116.   To a great extent, editors say other issues have become more important to Americans, including the economy, technology and cultural concerns.

117.   To the extent that newspapers have safeguards, editors say, these are their many levels of editing.

118.   When she called from Madrid, her editor said it sounded as if she were next door.

119.   Which many editors would say is just fine, since thaws are only yearly up there.

120.   When I took this job, my editor said the useful lifespan of a Washington correspondent is three to five years.