41.   Amato himself is viewed as a potential compromise candidate.

42.   Also pondering a run is Rep. E. Clay Shaw of Florida, the next-senior member who barely won re-election but could emerge as a compromise candidate.

43.   Amid a frantic search for a compromise candidate, two opposition lawmakers and a little-known academic entered the race Wednesday.

44.   As of Tuesday afternoon, Yeltsin had still not named anyone, fueling speculation that he might pick a compromise candidate.

45.   As of midday Tuesday, Yeltsin had still not named anyone, which fueled speculation that he might be considering a compromise candidate.

46.   Before Goldstone took up his duties, the Security Council wrangled for months to find a compromise candidate acceptable to all members.

47.   Before his death, Zorig was emerging as a compromise candidate to end the political stalemate.

48.   Before his death, Zorig, the minister of infrastructure and telecommunications, was emerging as a compromise candidate to end the political stalemate.

49.   Boris Yeltsin named a compromise candidate for prime minister Thursday who should win swift approval in the hostile parliament, ending a dangerous power struggle.

50.   Boris Yeltsin huddled with top aides at his country residence Tuesday amid growing speculation he may choose a compromise candidate for prime minister to resolve a standoff with parliament.