71.   Before going on vacation this month, Chirac, who is expected to seek re-election next year, had been fighting off allegations of corruption for months.

72.   Behring suggested to Parker they have a sexual relationship, but Parker fought off Behring and told him she was not interested, the suit says.

73.   Belcher seemed to be in trouble every inning, but gamely fought off the pressure and the Yankees until he caved into Leyritz.

74.   Besides the abdominal pull, he is fighting off a muscle pull in the rib cage.

75.   Betty Hundley came home from the hospital Sunday after a four-day stay to fight off an infection.

76.   Billingsley recalled once watching his father fight off an attack by six wildcats.

77.   Bliley fought off those efforts, arguing against one change after another and horse-trading where necessary.

78.   Blake fought off four breaks on his first service game.

79.   Blake, who is black, has also had to fight off another prejudice.

80.   Bodman did not return a call seeking comment on the joint marketing deal, which came as ADT was fighting off a hostile bidder and negotiating with Tyco.