31.   BellSouth also will be reshaped as a powerful international player, more attractive to potential U.S. partners who want a Latin presence.

32.   -- Do complete background checks on potential partners and employees.

33.   -- She could have assessed the strengths and weaknesses of a potential partner, such as John, before tying the knot.

34.   A lawyer and onetime banker, the personable Parsons is in his element lobbying regulators and charming potential corporate partners.

35.   According to The Journal, VoiceStream has had discussions with several potential partners in the past few months.

36.   All the mayhem diverted attention from the main event - the Lakers thoroughly dominating the Knicks for a season sweep of their potential sparring partner in the NBA Finals.

37.   Although del Solar declined to name them, news reports indicate Continental Airlines is among the potential partners.

38.   British Telecom said nearly two weeks ago that other potential American partners had approached it, and Sir Peter reiterated that Monday.

39.   But any potential partner would need cash.

40.   But Chancellor was unable to attract much interest from potential partners or investors, the person said.