31.   Like nearly all his colleagues, he gave the edge to Clinton, though just barely.

32.   New kicker Pete Stoyanovich gives the edge to the Chiefs.

33.   Not only did states in those regions back Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole, but Republican voters gave the edge to GOP candidates for the Senate and House.

34.   Of the five positions, he gave the edge to the The Next Generation at one position -- and that came with an asterisk.

35.   Others give the edge to Smith.

36.   That gave an edge to the defense and a breath of fresh air to circulate in the clubhouse.

37.   That might give the edge to Skinner.

38.   That gave an edge to investors with diversified portfolios, including the five money managers who have assembled hypothetical retirement portfolios for The New York Times.

39.   That may give the edge to firms with close ties to local investors.

40.   The dispersion of computer technology gives an edge to other American businesses, from banks to drug companies.