21.   At times in this series the lines almost have seemed to blur, since the New Jersey Nets have filled the role of the Washington Generals.

22.   At the same time, the director casts himself as Herod, and he fills the role with signs of physical force as well as verbal virtuosity.

23.   Barber will continue to fill those roles and probably can do so without his injury being a major factor.

24.   Bennett filled the role of the blocking fullback in short-yardage situations last season.

25.   Bonior has been speaking with Democratic House leaders on how best to fill leadership roles in case Gephardt had to take up other duties, Clark said.

26.   Both wonder when their high-priced recruits will start filling the roles they were acquired to perform.

27.   A company could name its insurer to fill that role.

28.   A lot of times clubs just fill those roles with a rookie here, a rookie there.

29.   A goal-scoring center would be fine, too, especially now, but that role should be filled adequately by Allison and Joe Thornton for many years.

30.   A production member also confirmed that the theater was looking for another actress to fill the role that Ms. Williams was to play.