11.   Although the governor is entering the fray rather late, he has influence with a few upstate Republican lawmakers who have yet to announce any decision.

12.   Although the mayor raised the possibility of other candidates entering the fray, board members have said that they have no intention of reopening the search.

13.   An American president has entered the fray.

14.   And even if the stock market crashes, many on Wall Street believe, demand for acquisitions will remain strong as financial buyers looking for bargains enter the fray.

15.   And he does not anticipate a third bidder will enter the fray.

16.   And TCI is entering the fray at a time when satellite broadcasting is becoming choked with competitors.

17.   And when there is an expansion team desperate for players entering the fray, the run of bunk usually gets thick.

18.   And those companies would be coming on top of several privately held outfits that have also entered the fray.

19.   Another Democratic lawmaker who had considered entering the fray, Tom Ramsay of Mount Pleasant, said Tuesday there is only a slim chance he will.

20.   As Clinton entered the fray, it is apparent patience is running out all over Washington.