1.   In some instances, what enticed these donors to open their checkbooks was the chance to rub elbows with the president.

2.   And open checkbooks.

3.   Are you willing to open your checkbook and replace parts without the benefit of questions and preliminary diagnosis?

4.   As Nigeria opened its checkbook, leaders of several African liberation movements operated out of Lagos.

5.   As the rest of Asia reels from currency collapses and economic crises, Taiwan Inc. is opening its checkbook.

6.   Bidwill, meanwhile, has generously opened his checkbook for Buddy Ryan, and look at the mess.

7.   But does Trent have to go into the tank every time some lobbyist flips open a checkbook?

8.   But none of that means that she is willing to open the checkbook.

9.   But when he heard about it from a Canadian hunter who did, Cote opened his checkbook.

10.   By revealing its donors, the foundation would set a precedent that could make anonymous donors think twice before opening their checkbooks to all manner of charities.