11.   State law requires most purchases to be bid competitively to ensure taxpayers get the best price and that an even chance is given all qualified companies.

12.   That tactic has worked well for Democrat Maria Cantwell, who is given an even chance of unseating longtime Republican Sen. Slade Gorton of Washington, Quinn said.

13.   Americans Gigi Fernandez and Lindsay Davenport have never played doubles against the two Spaniards and are given an even chance.

14.   But Democrat Bill Nelson, the Florida insurance commissioner, had at least an even chance of grabbing the seat vacated by outgoing GOP Sen. Connie Mack.

15.   Daniels has an even chance of finishing second behind President Bill Clinton in the New Hampshire primary later this month.

16.   Democrat Bill Nelson, the Florida insurance commissioner, had at least an even chance of grabbing the seat vacated by outgoing GOP Sen. Connie Mack.

17.   He said fog conditions at the shooting range varied too much to give all racers an even chance of hitting their targets.

18.   It also means making imports more expensive, thus giving local producers an even chance to survive and flourish.

19.   Restive unions said Friday there was an even chance of an agreement that could avert a major strike planned for next week.

20.   Senior U.N. officials give them about an even chance.