11.   Corn futures were nearly unchanged as traders hesitated to take strong positions before private analysts issue their crop production estimates later this week.

12.   Emerging market bonds were little changed as few investors took positions before the release of U.S. economic news that may lead to higher interest rates.

13.   Hamas took a very low-key position before the elections and you called for a suspension of attacks on Israel.

14.   He also deflected a question about his failure to name any appointees to national security positions before leaving Washington.

15.   He had never been in that position before.

16.   He had never been in this position before during his seven years in the majors.

17.   He interviewed for six general manager positions before coming to Montreal.

18.   He, too, has been in their position before and knows just how frustrating things like these can be for them as well.

19.   Hitchcock said he and his assistant coaches have discussed the captaincy of the team and that there likely will be more discussion about the position before the season begins.

20.   However, both sides wanted to take some time to review their positions before continuing talks.