51.   The decision appeared aimed at defusing any protests in America, and avoiding any possible effects on ticket sales.

52.   The decision appeared aimed at defusing any protests or possible effects on ticket sales during the U.S. tour.

53.   The decision appeared to be in response to strong U.S. pressure for a moratorium on flights over the divided island by Greek and Turkish warplanes.

54.   The decision appears to be a victory for the Al Gore camp.

55.   The decision appeared to be part of a new defense tactic in which the defense attacks prosecutors as being politically motivated.

56.   The decision appeared to reflect the widespread concerns about a possible attack during such rallies.

57.   The decision appears to put Gore in a no-win situation, one which Democratic leaders began to acknowledge soon after its release.

58.   The decision appears unlikely to have a major impact on the prices consumers pay for gasoline or heating oil.

59.   The Israeli decision appeared to douse the fuse of a conflict that was heading quickly toward further escalation.

60.   The Israeli decision appeared to douse the fuse of the conflict.