11.   As for anthrax, the administration can probably be excused for failing to get a handle quickly on it.

12.   As with depression, he said, just being able to talk about pain helps people get a handle on it and brings some relief.

13.   At least one rookie, tight end Alge Crumpler, is getting a handle on it.

14.   After nearly a year in the job, Ramon Cortines is exercising real academic leadership and getting a handle on administrative changes.

15.   All this because Vice President Al Gore a few weeks ago put forward a modest Clinton administration proposal to help state and local governments get a handle on growth.

16.   Both stars promised that the show would improve as they got a handle on their characters.

17.   But especially in these days of corporate restructurings and lackluster income growth, getting a handle on your money could be the easiest raise you ever earn.

18.   But neither team could get a handle on this game because no one seemed able to hold onto the ball.

19.   But others are folks interested in getting a handle on the leading candidate for the White House.

20.   But Testaverde had better get a handle on his new toys very soon.