21.   American officials made it clear on Friday that prodding Syria was as important an objective of the Rabin-Hussein meeting as bringing Israel and Jordan closer together.

22.   Although the White House response was muted, officials made clear their bittersweet reaction to the announcement, saying it was long overdue.

23.   American and Iranian officials should make a concerted effort to discuss areas of common concern at international forums, financial institutions or regional bodies.

24.   American gymnastics officials have also made extensive efforts to counsel athletes on the importance of such things as healthy, balanced diets.

25.   American officials have made an effort to play down apprehensions about the withdrawal and reassure Haitians that they will be in good hands.

26.   American officials have made few public comments on the Quebec campaign, except to note that the United States supports a strong and united Canada.

27.   An Air France official made a similar remark.

28.   An Islanders team official even made a call to the National Hockey League office thinking there had been a mistake.

29.   And any decision CPS officials make must be ratified by a juvenile court judge.

30.   And many Cabinet officials had made big bets on the market, especially in the hard-hit technology sector.