11.   The deal was delayed as Dime worked to reduce its bad loans and Anchor pursued but failed to buy the Crossland Federal Savings Bank in Brooklyn.

12.   The removal of subsidies for basic commodities has been announced several times, only to be delayed as food riots have flared around the country.

13.   The trial had been delayed as prosecution and defense lawyers clashed endlessly over whether or not Gigante was mentally ill and unfit to be tried.

14.   The vote on the deal, unveiled in January, has been twice delayed as election rules have changed.

15.   An Albright news conference was delayed as the meeting with Barak and Arafat stretched past the two-hour mark.

16.   But an announcement of team members has been delayed as U.N. and Congolese officials negotiate details.

17.   But Democrats fear that counting could be delayed as state police began impounding early-voting and absentee ballots in case they are needed for recounts or review.

18.   But his appointment was delayed as ambassadors from the remaining three allies asked for more time to consult with their governments.

19.   But the announcement of team members has been delayed as U.N. and Congolese officials negotiate details.

20.   Committee action on the bill scheduled for Tuesday was delayed as six states were holding primary elections, keeping lawmakers away from Washington.