21.   Whatever the case, said the academic, who spoke on condition of anonymity, Beijing should be fair and consistent.

22.   Whatever the case, the board meeting ended and was not reconvened that night.

23.   Whatever the case, the Buffaloes figure to take their usual offensive approach against Texas.

24.   Whatever the case, the capital holds little attraction for many political hands right now.

25.   Whatever the case, the episode provides yet another example of slippery behavior by the well-heeled tobacco lobby and its minions in Congress.

26.   Whatever the case, the football game clearly presented a big showcase opportunity for Viisage, and the company saw it as part of a recovery strategy.

27.   Whatever the case, the Horned Frogs were at it again yesterday afternoon.

28.   Whatever the case, the Lakers have been left shaking their heads and wondering which one of them is next.

29.   Whatever the case, the opposition has had a field day.

30.   Whatever the case it was staggering.