11.   In each of the last four Grand Slams, without exception, he has either matched his previous best showing or improved on it.

12.   In New York yesterday, U.S. bonds staged their best showing since August amid expectations slowing economic growth will drive yields lower.

13.   It was the best showing for a U.S. team in a top event in more than half a century.

14.   It was his best showing in a Grand Slam event to that point.

15.   Johnson emerged from April with the best showing in baseball history.

16.   Kournikova produced the best Grand Slam showing of her career by defeating French Open champion Iva Majoli in straight sets.

17.   Polls indicate that the National Front is headed for its best showing to date in the north.

18.   Several recent polls have shown Bush slightly ahead of Gore, his best showing since before the Democratic convention in Los Angeles in August.

19.   States with the best showings overall were, in order, Minnesota, New Hampshire and North Dakota.

20.   Still, Princeton won the Jope Cup again for best overall performance among the lightweights and the Rowe Cup for best showing among the heavies.