11.   As the Second World War entered what was to be its final phase, Franco therefore stepped up his efforts to court Allied favour.

12.   In the final phase of the experiment, the buzzer sounded and the dog salivated after a few seconds without the presence of any meat powder.

13.   In each cycle de Gaulle passed through three stages -- the assumption of France, the period of recognition and power, and the final phase of withdrawal.

14.   The issue of dumping radioactive waste overshadowed the final phase of the negotiations and nearly caused them to break down.

15.   Amgen also announced Tuesday that it has completed the final testing phases for Abarelix, its prostate cancer drug, Kaye said.

16.   And so now the plot enters its final phase.

17.   Arizona Republic reporter Jerry Kammer traveled to Germany last week to observe the final phase of the German election campaign.

18.   As the Senate battle over welfare reform enters its final phase, there are no permanent enemies and no permanent allies.

19.   At least six groups submitted bids Thursday to buy the Boston Red Sox in the final phase of the yearlong effort to sell the team.

20.   Attorney General Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who participated in the final phases of the talks, conceded that the proposed deal had loopholes.