21.   Four refugees who could not clear bureaucratic hurdles to make it to the Thanksgiving party recently sent a thank-you note anyway.

22.   Given the potentially overwhelming domination of the satellite TV market, how can this deal hope to clear regulatory hurdles?

23.   He expects to clear one hurdle within the next year, when Silver King stations no longer have to carry the Home Shopping Network.

24.   He said a contractor who will conduct the training could be selected by the Bosnian government before the final hurdles are cleared.

25.   If several parties clear the hurdle, as expected, the seats will be divided proportionally, based on the percentage of the vote each party gets.

26.   If the campaign clears that hurdle, Anderson said, she believes the Legislature will pass the tax cut next spring.

27.   If Valujet clears this second hurdle with no objections, it could be back in the air as soon as next Thursday.

28.   If signs that prices are rising too fast send bond yields higher, stocks would have to clear another hurdle.

29.   In a city aswarm with new restaurants clamoring for recognition, the National Rifle Association managed to clear one hurdle with ease.

30.   In addition, Amgen will pay so-called milestone payments as each of the drugs clears various hurdles toward commercialization, as well as royalties on sales.