1.   But Lincoln-Mercury officials contend that their franchise agreements permit them to withhold any all-new product from any dealers.

2.   But the agreement also permits their so-called good behavior license to be revoked if they are thought to be fomenting violent actions.

3.   If the collective bargaining agreement permitted it, the Patriots would probably make Glenn seek counseling.

4.   Kelly, the commission spokesman, said the agreement permits hedging for one year, after which the Public Service Commission will revisit the issue.

5.   Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., complained that the Commerce Department agreement will still permit the importation of too much low-priced steel.

6.   That agreement permits him to advise the executives on broad strategy but forbids him to act as a broker.

7.   The agreement permits regular visits after the initial inspection, until the United States concludes that the facility poses no threat.

8.   The agreement permits the authorities to re-arrest people they regard as instigators of violence.

9.   The agreement will permit Direct TV SA, a venture of Multivision SA and Hughes Communications Corp., to offer services in Mexico in coming weeks.

10.   The agreement also permits Indonesia to run a larger budget deficit than previously envisioned, chiefly to pay for the food subsidies.