41.   As a young woman Hitchcock discovered that writing about society allowed her to gain some control over her family and her emotions.

42.   As president of the Screen Actors Guild, meanwhile, Reagan clashed with doctrinaire communists seeking to gain control of the union.

43.   Backed by unrelenting U.S. air strikes, anti-Taliban Afghan fighters have gained control of nearly every major city in the last six days.

44.   Banque Nationale won the backing of investors to gain control of Paribas, but not of Societe Generale, illustrating two lessons to the French.

45.   Bartlett gained control of the ball, split two defenders and beat a diving Campos from inside the box.

46.   Barnes might have a harder time in the Legislature with his proposals for HMO reform, especially if Republicans gain control of one or both chambers.

47.   Balaclava, which is owned by the Belkin family of Vancouver, is seeking to buy only enough shares to gain majority control of BC Sugar.

48.   Balaclava, which is owned by the Belkin family of Vancouver, was seeking to buy only enough shares to gain majority control of BC Sugar.

49.   Because the American military link is all that prevents China from gaining control over Taiwan, this point was of fundamental importance.

50.   Before Columbia gained control, all three hospitals were operated by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, based in Richfield, Ohio.