21.   Already, both sides are cautiously claiming victory.

22.   Although his nomination of Powell was hardly a surprise, Bush tried to convey a seriousness of purpose in his first major appearance since claiming victory three days earlier.

23.   And like the best sort of game-playing, the incident has turned into a contest in which both sides can claim victory and expect prizes.

24.   And in fine Washington tradition, Leahy claimed victory while in full retreat.

25.   And Hoffa and his supporters feel ready to claim the victory they wanted two years ago.

26.   And on Super Tuesday, when Gore claimed victory over Bill Bradley in the primaries, he made a point of watching returns in Tallahassee.

27.   And once again, both sides claim victory.

28.   And, after claiming victory, he seemed worried both about the fate of the war there and the political consequences of renewed fighting.

29.   Anorexia, in the end, claimed victory over her body and her name, which became practically synonymous with the affliction.

30.   As he claimed victory Monday, he repeated that theme.