21.   The case is being viewed by trade officials and others as a test of South African commitment to protect foreign trademarks to help spur trade and investment.

22.   The case was viewed by the lawyers and investment experts as a test case for the US government in its efforts to prosecute fraud at high-flying technology companies.

23.   The case was viewed as a major defeat for cigarette makers that could affect the course of federal tobacco legislation, and tobacco stocks slumped.

24.   The court referred the case to a panel of three judges, a move that indicates the seriousness with which it views the case.

25.   The judge, Robin Jacob, did not view the case as a difficult one.

26.   The House brief argues that it is necessary to view the case as a whole and not by pieces.

27.   The justices at first appeared inclined to agree that this was the way to view the case, but they grew openly more skeptical as the argument proceeded.

28.   The majority viewed this case as turning on the First Amendment right of freedom of expressive association, not on discrimination on the basis of sexual preference.

29.   The Powell and Koon cases are viewed by many activists on the right as a test how much authority the federal government should be given.

30.   The potential juror said he could view each case on its merits, and he was not dismissed.