11.   Democrats had asked for more time to prepare their case supporting his nomination.

12.   Faster delivery times prepare Iran to respond better to short-term price changes in Latin American and European oil markets, the radio said.

13.   Gittins said in a telephone interview that he needed time to prepare his case.

14.   He suggested that Tyson, well aware of the challenge ahead, decided he needed more time to prepare.

15.   It gave me time to prepare and to get my family situated for the trip.

16.   It was unclear whether the company felt Walter needed more time to prepare for the top job, or whether it thought he would never be ready.

17.   Mrs. Shawwa, the Gaza legislator, wonders if Palestinian society needs more time to prepare even for statehood, let alone a change of leadership.

18.   Microsoft had wanted far more time to prepare for a trial, and warned the judge that it may yet seek to delay the trial.

19.   Negotiators for the NFL gave the referees until Thursday to decline or accept the offer, wanting time to prepare either the regular officials or the replacements.

20.   One associate said Thursday that Ms. Lewinsky had spent virtually no time preparing herself for any further testimony.