21.   But as with all big NFL contracts, the numbers need interpretation.

22.   But in recent months, the bureau has taken almost as much heat as Bledsoe, whose performance since winning his big contract has disappointed fans.

23.   But with airport operators expecting big contracts coming up for bid in Europe and Asia, they are looking for any opportunity that will give them a track record.

24.   CHC Helicopter recently won two big contracts.

25.   Cities would scramble for big School Wars contracts, just like companies have done for defense contracts.

26.   CHINA CLOSE TO DEAL ON GAS China is close to concluding its first big contract to import liquefied natural gas.

27.   Comrie gained significant negotiating leverage by jumping to the juniors, got himself the big contract, but thus far has struggled in Edmonton.

28.   Daimler-Benz wins a big contract to build luxury vans in a joint venture, beating out Ford and Chrysler.

29.   David said Coface has yet to have any defaults on exports in Southeast Asia on big contracts.

30.   Dexter Coakley is having a miserable year after inking a big contract, practically the only Dallas linebacker to ever be so rewarded.