31.   Those positions remain thin as the Raiders resume their tour of the free-agent landscape.

32.   Our positions even remain unchanged.

33.   But basic positions remain unchanged.

34.   But he stressed that the U.S. position remains firm that Russia must meet all the conditions for WTO membership.

35.   But he told reporters that positions remain firm on overall nuclear disarmament and that the differences will be difficult to resolve.

36.   But while talks that few envisioned even a month ago have now been approved by all key parties, their positions remain far apart.

37.   But the Ulster Unionists said the IRA position remained vague and insufficient, and would be unlikely to undercut the pressure facing Trimble from party hard-liners.

38.   Despite reports of a possible deal, the government position remains the same, he said.

39.   Even after a contract is offered, an expatriate is only retained in employment so long as the position remains cost effective.

40.   However, the Palestinian Cabinet said after its weekly session Friday that the Palestinian position remained unchanged.