11.   We can argue the merits of the offer.

12.   While supporters and foes of year-round schooling argue the merits of traditional summer vacations, that was not on the minds of parents showing up at Kilmer on Friday.

13.   Without such entree, it was nearly impossible to argue the merits of clemency applications, many lawyers said.

14.   You can argue the merits of the achievement all you want and talk about how Oklahoma had to beat tougher competition.

15.   NU spokesman Joe Pillittere said the Berlin-based utility looks forward to arguing the merits of the cases in court.