21.   But that bid was subject to higher offers in a court auction.

22.   But they added that they would not turn their backs on a higher offer.

23.   CBS is clearly hoping for a higher offer.

24.   Cendant also said that AIG had falsely suggested that it expected to close its deal sooner than was actually likely to discourage shareholder support for the higher offer.

25.   Echlin shares soared on expectations of higher offers.

26.   Franklin chairman Michael Price has been particularly adamant he wants a higher offer.

27.   Grace holders said that a higher Fresenius offer could set off a bidding competition, noting that Baxter has said that all terms are negotiable.

28.   Great Western responded to the offer by suing Ahmanson and courting rival bidders to force a higher offer.

29.   Had Rivera exercised his right to become a free agent after the coming season, he would have probably received offers markedly higher than what the Yankees ultimately committed.

30.   He is expected to draw offers substantially higher than the Cowboys are willing to match.