1.   And Tuesday night several drug company officials said that they would be happy to resolve the dispute without a lengthy trial.

2.   Because of the lengthy trial, Winfrey has moved her talk show operation to the Amarillo Little Theater, where she tapes two shows per night on some nights.

3.   Before it ended seven years later, the McMartin defendants were dragged through two lengthy trials.

4.   A lengthy trial could complicate congressional approval of the tobacco accord.

5.   A lengthy trial is anticipated and Howard must unveil a verbal road map in the hour-long opening to show jurors where they are being taken in the upcoming weeks.

6.   A lengthy trial, however, could also pose grave risks for Clinton, said former independent counsel prosecutor Bruce Yannett.

7.   But Senate Democrats voiced fears that a lengthy trial with many witnesses would hinder regular Senate business.

8.   Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole suggested a way to avoid a lengthy trial in the Senate, assuming Clinton is impeached.

9.   He maintained his innocence and went on to be acquitted after a lengthy trial.

10.   If a potentially lengthy trial begins Thursday, Kennedy said, a motion to effectively dismiss the charges could be filed as early as next week.