11.  American is awaiting regulatory approval of a proposed alliance with British Airways.

12.  Analysts also believe the company has talked to Bell Atlantic Corp., which is awaiting approval this month to buy Nynex Corp.

13.  And it is awaiting approval from the U.S. government to buy the defense and space giant McDonnell Douglas.

14.  Another brokerage firm called Rockefeller Securities is awaiting approval to do business in Maine, Diamond says.

15.  As for the Lancaster, an Ontario museum is awaiting government approval to sell rides.

16.  At the end of June, it was awaiting approval for an alliance with Alitalia.

17.  At least a dozen new drugs have just reached the market, are awaiting government approval or are in the late stages of clinical trials.

18.  Bank of New York is also awaiting Federal Reserve approval of its plan.

19.  Barner said a protective sheath to cover the device, enabling a more sterile examination, is awaiting FDA approval.

20.  Awaiting approval by Congress.