21.   And so the three Phoenix-area tribes with casinos are trying to use their money wisely to meet immediate needs while laying the groundwork for long-term economic stability.

22.   And they have kindled fears throughout Asia that Beijing could be laying the groundwork for a devaluation of its own.

23.   And the creation of tribunals to deal with war criminals in the Balkans and Rwanda has laid the groundwork for a more lasting forum.

24.   And the groundwork was being laid for an arena before Chambers signed.

25.   And, the defense did begin laying the groundwork for a trial by systematically attacking each piece of evidence presented by the prosecution.

26.   As Cord confesses in these noninteractive sequences, he lays the groundwork for the section of interactive game that follows.

27.   As foreign minister, Gujral laid the groundwork for reduction of tensions with Pakistan by unilaterally easing travel and visa restrictions for Pakistanis visiting India.

28.   Ashcroft is not the only Missourian believed to be laying the groundwork for a presidential run.

29.   Asked whether he had laid the groundwork for a difficult confirmation hearing, Bush said it would be up to the Senate to decide how the nomination proceeds.

30.   Aspin said that venture laid the groundwork for the unusual carrier arrangements off Haiti.