51.   All those deals are to close simultaneously.

52.   Although that step was important, the deal is far from being set in stone because Oakland officials still face a slew of obstacles.

53.   Also included in that deal was pitcher Jeff Pierce, who briefly pitched in the Red Sox system.

54.   Although those deals are substantial, analysts doubt that they will lead to a slew of foreign takeovers.

55.   AMA officials said there was no deal.

56.   American businessmen supported Soviet Jews and evangelicals when no big trade deals were at risk.

57.   Although lease negotiations were approved in mid-December, the deal may already be in trouble.

58.   Although Kelly and Corkum were traded for future considerations, the deals are separate.

59.   Although the deal is in some ways a humbling step for McDonnell Douglas, company officials presented it in the best light.

60.   Although the deal was a surprise -- even to members of the banking community -- it fits into a broad merger trend nationwide.