21.   The gap between the five largest firms, which have a virtual lock on auditing the largest corporations, and the next tier is wide.

22.   The Harris survey says the turnout could be pulled down by public apathy and the belief that Bill Clinton has a virtual lock on winning a second term.

23.   The personable Tennessean was a virtual lock to be the next majority leader.

24.   Three races remain on the schedule, making Crafton a virtual lock for the championship.

25.   Veterans Vincent Brisby, Troy Brown, and Tony Simmons are virtual locks to make the final cut.

26.   Whether you watch MSNBC, CNN or PBS, the election has had a virtual lock on air time.

27.   With just three races left in these challenger semifinals, Prada has a virtual lock on one of two finalist berths.

28.   With lefties John Rocker and Mike Remlinger virtual locks, Perez still could find a place in Atlanta, at least until Russ Springer returns from back surgery.

29.   With the three home games looking winnable, Campbell was asked whether the playoffs are a virtual lock.

30.   Hernandez is considered by many to be the best amateur fighter in the world and a virtual lock on the title here.