21.   Blute said he went along with the initial story, a decision he admits was a serious mistake.

22.   Both men were unquestionably dedicated to their jobs, and both made serious mistakes that severely damaged the firms they loved and led.

23.   A young defense, with a young coach, is improving, but making serious mistakes at crunch time.

24.   After she withdrew her name, Chavez said she made a serious mistake not telling Bush about Mercado.

25.   Albright said that while she and many other policymakers believe that serious mistakes were made in the past, democracy now flourishes in Latin America.

26.   But as the leader in the polls, Davis only needed not to make a serious mistake, and he succeeded with a dash of ironic humor.

27.   But at least now even the robber barons understand that serious mistakes have been made.

28.   But he made some serious mistakes and will have to face the legal consequences.

29.   But he adds that Eisner made a serious mistake in letting a personal battle erupt into a courtroom drama.

30.   But marketing experts said the troubled jeansmaker is making a serious mistake by merely rejiggering its current ranks rather than bringing in new blood.