1.   American officials have leaned on Pakistan to rein in the militant groups.

2.   And though Sims and other local leaders hope to get a broad federal exemption from citizen lawsuits, federal officials are leaning toward narrow exemptions.

3.   As a result, businessfolk and tourist officials are also leaning on potato growers to clean up their act.

4.   In an arena that seems impervious to close regulation, officials are leaning toward an investor education approach.

5.   Now, aquarium officials are leaning towards a less grandiose display focusing on salt marshes and other habitats.

6.   Some White House officials had been leaning against having Clinton make a final visit to Northern Ireland, viewing the situation there as too politically volatile.

7.   The Taliban official leaned forward.

8.   While the White House has not yet taken a position, most officials there lean toward keeping a system that guarantees a defined amount of money to retirees.

9.   Administration officials are leaning toward launching negotiations early next year to bring Chile into the North American Free Trade Agreement.

10.   Croatian health officials are leaning toward building an incinerator at a Zagreb suburban hospital.