21.   The Commission is concerned to assess the impact of a merger on competition in the EC.

22.   Downing Street yesterday refused to dismiss the possibility, although the Government may assess the impact of the white paper before deciding on whether to proceed.

23.   Analysts say a slew of questions about the proposed issuance must be answered before fully assessing the impact on bonds.

24.   And Gingrich has demonstrated little interest in assessing the impact of his schemes on the economy, on the middle class, on the public good.

25.   Antitrust experts around the country are watching the high-profile case to assess its impact on Microsoft and on the technology industry overall.

26.   Assessing the impact of the guarantees is difficult.

27.   Assessing the impact of these recent airstrikes will take more time.

28.   Boeing delayed publishing its annual forecast for more than two months while assessing the impact of the Asian crisis.

29.   A federal court panel, reviewing the school board fight, said the law is aimed only at assessing the impact of changes in voting procedures.

30.   A traffic study will be completed to assess the impact on Pleasanton before the new store goes up, said Heidi Kline, associate planner for the city.