21.   Apple Computer Inc. has little to lose and potentially much to gain by letting software developers tweak its new operating system for servers, computing experts said Wednesday.

22.   As prices drop, analysts expect the Pentium III to gain popularity by the end of this year, if not sooner.

23.   Behind in the polls but gaining inch by inch, Dole needs a resounding victory.

24.   Besides, a good team like North Carolina has nothing to gain by playing us.

25.   Blacks only have to gain by freedom of choice.

26.   Bradley clearly believes he gains by casting himself as a big-picture visionary who resists political games.

27.   A series of alcohol-induced violations of decorum sullied whatever luster his reputation gained by his exploits on the links.

28.   After all, the musical understanding he gains by composing greatly enhances his insight as a conductor.

29.   But abortion-rights advocates hope the new procedures will sap some of the momentum that critics have gained by focusing on late-term abortions.

30.   But Cablevision has paid the money up front, so there is nothing to gain by prolonging the fight.