11.   Even the possible use of ground forces, once considered by the allies the Rubicon that under no circumstances could be crossed, is gaining credence.

12.   For his part, Redlich does as much to temper what he considers exaggerated interpretations by previous biographers as he does to add his own psychiatric insights.

13.   France played Friday night without its vital midfielder, Zinedine Zidane, considered by many the best player in the world.

14.   He said that the objects of everyday life, once considered unworthy by many artists, were transformed by painters like Warhol and Lichtenstein.

15.   In an extraordinary blunder, the government leaked its strategy for prosecuting what it considers a disturbing invasion of Wall Street by organized crime.

16.   In his speech, Annan defended his growing links with international business and a wide range of independent organizations and agencies that are often considered gadflies by governments.

17.   In March, the Justice Department announced it reached what it considered a model settlement with the Houston Police Department over complaints by two deaf men taken into custody.

18.   It was considered by flying-saucer devotees the best U.F.O. case of them all, the most thoroughly investigated and authenticated.

19.   It seemed only a matter of time for Aikman, a likely future Hall of Famer and considered by some the greatest Cowboy of all time.

20.   Jim Furyk, considered by some the best putter on tour, putts crosshanded.