21.   The Barros agreement marks the second straight year in which Carr has made a splashy offer to a free agent.

22.   The agreement also marks the second time in the past year that a Japanese carmaker has ceded management control to a foreign competitor.

23.   The agreement marks a clear victory for the United States.

24.   The agreement marks a shift by Bankers Trust.

25.   The agreement marks the first tobacco liability settlement in U.S. history, and steps up the pressure on companies still fighting suits.

26.   The agreement marks the latest in a flurry of acquisitions as North American major gold producers try to expand by purchasing rivals instead of exploration, analysts said.

27.   The agreement marks the second time in recent weeks the Justice Department has challenged one of the recent radio mergers.

28.   The agreement marks the start of a gambit to reach younger drinkers and their parents.

29.   The loan agreement marks the first time a Russian shipping company has won a major international loan without lenders insisting on a government guarantee.

30.   The plea agreement marked an about-face for Citron.