1.   But it also would leave rivals United and American roughly the same size, each carrying about one quarter of all domestic passengers.

2.   Is the United States destined to leave its rivals in the dust in the race to the economic future?

3.   Texas Governor George W. Bush is sucking Massachusetts dry of Republican campaign funds, leaving his rivals far behind in the race for money in the state.

4.   That has left their rivals to fill in the blanks.

5.   But a series of stumbles by the Milan club left its rivals with a chance to swipe the title.

6.   He earlier had left the rival Arnulfista Party after being defeated in a primary race by Mireya Moscoso.

7.   He left no doubt from the start of his ability to leave his rivals behind.

8.   He had virtually assured himself victory by banning political opposition until two weeks before the vote, leaving rivals barely any time to campaign.

9.   He virtually assured himself victory by banning political opposition until two weeks before the vote, leaving rivals barely any time to campaign.

10.   Tomba has won nine consecutive World Cup races this season, leaving his rivals in awe.