21.   But a stumble in her long program left her in third place behind silver medalist Irina Slutskaya of Russia and gold medalist Sarah Hughes of New York.

22.   Buchanan targeted Gramm because he is tied in some polls with the Texan for second place behind Dole.

23.   But most activity Friday took place behind closed doors, with groups trying to determine their positions and senators trying to figure out what amendments to offer.

24.   But much of the wrangling took place behind closed doors at the last minute.

25.   For now, the Jets are a game out of first place behind the Dolphins in the American Football Conference East.

26.   For now, the most important discussions are taking place behind closed doors.

27.   Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Bing Crosby, and Bob Hope, are all six places behind Ward Bond and one behind Kevin Costner.

28.   From his place behind the counter, Brother Andre has met South Africans, Germans, Brazilians, Filipinos and many others.

29.   Fox executives believe that the network could challenge ABC for second place behind NBC in terms of per-program revenue this season.

30.   He thinks that the trials are taking place behind closed doors because the authorities did not find the evidence they sought.