11.   Most analysts said only a prolonged strike would effect world copper supplies.

12.   Movie production is in high gear to make up for any lack of product if a prolonged strike occurs.

13.   One matter that the airlines are reluctant to discuss is whether a prolonged strike could result in higher fares along routes where American is strong.

14.   Players like Valenzuela, Don Mattingly and Larry Andersen, all of whom know that a prolonged strike could sound a death knell for their careers.

15.   Still, transportation consultant Satish Jindel said the union lacks the financial backing to endure a prolonged strike.

16.   Still, a prolonged strike at Escondida could send copper stockpiles, already about half of year-ago levels, dangerously low, traders said.

17.   Steinberg, however, believes baseball players are better equipped to cope with the pressures of a prolonged strike.

18.   Television would be hardest hit by a prolonged strike.

19.   Television would be hardest hit if writers and actors launch a prolonged strike.

20.   That could be difficult enough at his age, but a prolonged strike that stretches into next year could render his job search impossible.