1.   But the confrontation had some success in calling attention to the issue.

2.   Confronters need to carefully choose the time, place and the words they use so the confrontation has a maximum chance of being effective.

3.   So any confrontation had to be measured against the possible risk of a nuclear confrontation with the Soviet Union and the end of civilization as we know it.

4.   The confrontations had to do with seeking the politically appropriate stance on global trade.

5.   The current confrontation with Congress has its roots in Mexican peso crisis.

6.   A Drechsler vs. Joyner-Kersee confrontation has all the makings of high drama and great expectations, possibly a world record.

7.   Accidental nuclear confrontation has both countries worried and it is believed Vajpayee and Sharif will discuss the development of command and control systems to protect against accidental use.

8.   Both admit they bring out the best in each other, that their confrontations have more meaning than a meeting against other less-talented long jumpers.

9.   IOC executive board member Jacques Rogge, one of five candidates to succeed Juan Antonio Samaranch as president, said the confrontation should have no impact on the bid.

10.   On Tuesday, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said the latest confrontation should not have any bearing on the Olympics.