21.   But government officials concluded that the offers were riddled with potential loopholes and that they included no mechanisms for enforcement.

22.   But he said federal prison officials had concluded that the belts were effective deterrents.

23.   But European officials concluded that the company has a far less dominant position in Europe than in the United States.

24.   But Israeli officials concluded on Friday that by omitting a deadline for the Israeli withdrawal Bush had deliberately allowed Sharon some leeway.

25.   But officials concluded that the city would probably lose a legal challenge from the disabled under a Federal law to prevent discrimination against them.

26.   But officials have already concluded that the blaze and resulting water damage will indefinitely delay restoration of the church and renovation of the Gendarmenmarkt.

27.   But race officials concluded that such personal problems did not warrant disregarding a life-and-death situation involving a fellow competitor.

28.   But Pentagon officials have since concluded that many remaining bases are a financial drag.

29.   But law enforcement officials concluded that he was not a major figure in campaign finance abuses.

30.   But the officials concluded that such arrangements would, in most cases, be illegal.