11.   Some analysts said that estimates had been increased in recent weeks despite clear direction from the company about what the second-quarter results would be.

12.   The fighting for Mazar-e-Sharif has see-sawed over the past several weeks despite repeated U.S. air attacks on Taliban positions there.

13.   The fighting for Mazar-i-Sharif has see-sawed over the past several weeks despite repeated U.S. air attacks on Taliban positions there.

14.   The large American automobile makers said Tuesday that sales had already fallen in recent weeks despite deep discounts the companies were offering.

15.   The New York Times computer had Florida State on top most weeks despite having one loss.

16.   The Senate is expected to pass the measure this week despite the Clinton veto threat.

17.   Woods said he expected Montgomerie to contend this week despite his less than stellar Open record.

18.   Paris declared its plan to bid this week despite earlier reports that France would not bid if China was interested.

19.   Rebel attacks on civilian and military targets have escalated in recent weeks despite a January agreement by the FARC and the government to seek cease-fire terms by April.

20.   After all, investors did do some buying this past week despite having plenty to worry about.