1.  Despite its similarity to beef, cattle ranchers can rest assured ostrich has a long way to go.

2.  CVRD has come a long way since then.

3.  Despite his list of Russia's needs, Summers said the nation has come a long way toward a free market economy.

4.  DEM-SAFIRE-COLUMN-NYT _ A long way from '68.

5.  Dennehy, who recently triumphed onstage in "Death of a Salesman," is a long way from Arthur Miller territory.

6.  Despite its rebound, the euro has a long way to climb before it regains its $1.18 value at the time of its launch two years ago.

7.  Despite Mirer's shortcomings, Erickson is a long way from even contemplating a switch to backup John Friesz, who was sharp during his preseason stints.

8.  Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen added, "I think the Coliseum proposal has come a long way from where it was a couple of years ago.

9.  Despite these changes, many women say, there is a long way to go.

10.  Despite three decades of gains, Clinton said, women and minorities are a long way from equality.