11.   Brokerage ABN Amro said any sanctions against Total would likely have limited effect because the group has merged its U.S. refining activities with a U.S. company.

12.   But constructive engagement, too, is likely to have only limited effect.

13.   But the bigger problem, officials agree, is a lack of basic public health infrastructure and preparedness that could thwart a terror attack or limit its effects.

14.   But the emergence of bargain hunters Tuesday helped limit the effect of such strong reports.

15.   But the treaty, even if ratified by the Senate, may have limited effect.

16.   But while its effect may be limited primarily to the Kansas City district, the effect there may be substantial.

17.   Diplomats also indicated that they wanted to limit the effect on civilians.

18.   Dr. Malcolm C. Pike and Dr. Ross at USC have proposed two alternatives to current regimens of estrogen and progestin to limit the effects of progestin on the breast.

19.   Gallagher said this morning, however, that the decision to postpone a vote, rather than an outright loss, may limit the effect.

20.   He expects the acquisition to have limited effect on Tri-M as the company had already planned to reduce supply to Conner over the next two years.