11.   But even then, strings are usually attached.

12.   But increasingly, she said, strings are attached.

13.   But Madrazo, apparently concerned that strings might be attached, said Tuesday that he still had not decided whether to accept the money.

14.   But lobbyists for both industries fear Uncle Sam will attach strings to the new benefit.

15.   But the Clinton administration is defending the restriction, arguing that government has broad leeway to attach strings to the use of federal money.

16.   But they made it clear that the release of the soldiers, including Spc. Steven M. Gonzales, of Huntsville, Texas, must have no strings attached.

17.   Church leaders understood that government always attached strings to its assistance.

18.   Defense industry consolidation is likely to continue, as antitrust enforcers and the Defense Department have attached few strings to company acquisition plans.

19.   Curiously, while the nutrition block grants are touted as giving states more control, strings are still attached.

20.   Fassel steadfastly has insisted that Graham is the starter, no strings attached.