11.   Anyway, the state Democrats are enjoying the sidelines, although Ms. Hope acknowledged that the absence of a challenge to President Clinton has a down side.

12.   Ask for the up and the down side of each breed.

13.   Being average and ignored has its down sides, too, although nobody listens when you protest about it.

14.   Bradley has also learned the down side of serving up too much detail.

15.   A fragmented market has a down side, though.

16.   A longtime rival on the down side of an illustrious career provided Steffi Graf with a surprisingly strong test Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Pathmark Tennis Classic.

17.   A number of special situations also finished on the down side.

18.   Actually, though, those quibbles pretty much account for the down side of the new Pathfinder, and new owners will find the vehicle pleasant indeed.

19.   After reveling in the role of an Internet visionary, Li learned the down side of being a celebrity.

20.   Airlines also wound up on the down side, as traders showed concern about higher oil prices for much of the day.