61.   The union says the one-day strikes will minimize the chance of job losses as a result of the battle.

62.   The veto was delayed until midday to minimize chances of the Senate taking a swift vote to override.

63.   This move was supposed to minimize the chances that Vladimir Meciar, the former authoritarian prime minister, would win.

64.   This move was supposed to minimize the chance for election of Vladimir Meciar, former authoritarian prime minister, who is also running for the post.

65.   To minimize the chance of failure in Calgary, dozens of private meetings have been held in recent weeks.

66.   Vajpayee wants all his supporters to be part of the government in order to minimize chances of losing power on another no-confidence motion.

67.   But senior Palestinian officials minimized the chances for a quick summit.

68.   With power to the entire city cut off, police and firefighters were trying to control the spill, neutralize toxic gas emissions and minimize any chance of fire.