41.   Actually, the idea of a furred-and-feathered brigade has been gaining ground on two fronts.

42.   But against a powerful Texas Rangers lineup, the Anaheim Angels right-hander holds his ground on the mound like a Redwood.

43.   But as the cross examination has ground on, Salem finally acknowledged Tuesday that he had divided loyalties.

44.   Bush has made up ground on White.

45.   But he gave no ground on the principle of disclosure.

46.   But no single golfer made up more ground on his own destiny than Hal Sutton.

47.   But Jiang gave no ground on the issue of human rights.

48.   But some small companies are gaining ground on the lumbering bears that have dominated instant messaging for years.

49.   But the attacks and counter-attacks provided the most vivid demonstration so far of a growing fight among the candidates trying to gain ground on fronter-runner Dole.

50.   But the new document offered no evidence of any sustained effort or desire by Bush to move his party to more sensible ground on two key issues.