1.  Although a definitive agreement has not been reached, analysts expect a final deal by summer.

2.  Although he did not negotiate the final deals, Weisbach helped shaped each project with the performer into a book that could be marketed to a mass audience.

3.  Although the principals of the buying group remained tightlipped about final deals of an agreement, Boisvert seemed at pains to temper worker hostility toward the Sunbeam chief.

4.  And Barak, according to media reports, has nearly matched that by asking Clinton to stop pressing for a final deal.

5.  And it is possible that other banks could make pre-emptive bids for either Bank of Boston or Corestates before a final deal is signed.

6.  Antitobacco crusaders in Congress talk bravely of forging a final deal with Big Tobacco that will protect the public health.

7.  At about the same time, he was also trying to sell the prayerbook to the West Germans, although a final deal was not reached.

8.  Barak is keenly aware that Congress will in many ways control the purse strings of a final deal.

9.  Bids are expected at the end of the month and a final deal may be announced in early January.

10.  A final deal is expected in the next two weeks.