21.   Bush, son of the former president son and the best shot to oppose Al Gore or Bill Bradley next fall, could not be less eager.

22.   But as everybody knows, Bradley has the best shot.

23.   But All-America forward Rebecca Lobo would give it her best shot.

24.   But all that is so much melted snow now, as Koznick begins to line up her best shot against the best European technical ski racers in the world.

25.   But even those favorites cannot agree on which of them have the best shots.

26.   But he stands the best shot largely because his rivals see him as a weak placeholder.

27.   But in the real world of politics, this is his best shot at reform.

28.   But the Braves should give it their best shot.

29.   But the nation would like them to give it their best shot.

30.   But Tracy also is convinced this is his best shot at earning his first CART championship.