1.   It seeks a consensus among analysts which can be accessed by publishing the raw data and the methodology, which is thus available for validation by replication.

2.   Answering that one honestly and creatively as individual employees seeking consensus and as corporations seeking a global identity can help bring balance to competing ledgers.

3.   Babbitt says that he has tried hard to seek consensus in communities that would be affected by any plan.

4.   Aides said that proposals were being examined and that a consensus was being sought before any announcement, which they expect well before the Republican convention in mid-August.

5.   All last week, congressional leaders spoke about the need to seek consensus and reduce rancor.

6.   But Lifland has also made it clear that he seeks a consensus.

7.   Domenici has been more democratic than most committee chairmen, avoiding arm-twisting and high-pressure tactics and seeking consensus rather than confrontation.

8.   Employees of the Minnesota bank sought consensus and avoided confrontation, a difference that fueled resentment and left Dial isolated, Wells insiders say.

9.   He never sought a consensus.

10.   In interviews Friday, several former associates described Norton as a person who was willing to compromise to seek consensus.