81.   But campaign offi- cials had not reached a decision late Friday night.

82.   But by focusing on the process he employed to reach his decision, Bush proved to be masterful at image-building.

83.   But Canadian officials have insisted that it would not be possible until the court had reached a decision.

84.   But he has declined to say whether he intends to be a candidate this year or when he expects to reach a decision about his own plans.

85.   But in an administration not known for its decisiveness, he often seemed unable to close a discussion and reach a decision.

86.   But it took them longer to reach their decisions than those who said it was inappropriate to kill the stranger.

87.   But in some ways, the Supreme Court, whose process of reaching monumental decisions is secret and mysterious, is the most intriguing wing of government.

88.   But outside analysts say the insistence on building consensus makes it harder to reach decisions.

89.   But Pentagon spokesman Ken Bacon insisted Thursday that no decision had been reached yet.

90.   But prosecutors in Queens said they had not yet reached a decision on the merits of the case.