81.   The Los Angeles Clippers, unofficial stepchildren in a city enamored with the Lakers, finally took a large step in gaining respect from the NBA.

82.   The large purple-and-gold presence did not prevent the Clippers from gaining some respect.

83.   The Mets lost two of three, but gained the respect they deserve.

84.   The New Jersey Nets had already gained respect from the rest of the league.

85.   The reds will never be confused with the world-class Bordeaux or Napa Valley vintages, but some of the whites are gaining respect.

86.   The team members have gained a respect for those old bridge builders and the hardships they faced.

87.   The Yankees want to win, and they want to gain more respect.

88.   The women are gaining respect from the men.

89.   They gained international respect and awakened a slumbering public.

90.   They have, however, gained new respect for one another.