1.   If officials cannot resolve the dispute, and the payroll problems put the Devil Rays in a precarious position, Major League Baseball could conceivably take over the franchise.

2.   If officials resolve to overcome such obstacles, they can probably do so.

3.   In the wake of that experience, both state and city officials have resolved to be cautious in deciding on any plan for the Coliseum.

4.   Top UAW and Chrysler officials actually resolved the engine parts issue in negotiations late Monday and Tuesday morning.

5.   When deaths like that occur and overcrowded housing conditions are exposed, local officials usually resolve to do more.

6.   But EU Commission spokesman Peter Guilford said the deal could be approved later in the week after lower-ranking officials resolve remaining problems among EU nations.

7.   But before the results are final, officials must resolve complaints including falsified counts, disappearing ballot boxes and voter intimidation.

8.   He said officials should resolve problems that have delayed major public projects.

9.   Kubo said the centre was closed for the time being to allow officials to resolve the case.