11.  Analysts say that Russia could now be in a significant position in the process.

12.  Another proposal, he said, was for all MCA divisions to appoint more Wanita MCA members to significant positions in their respective working committees.

13.  Bashar Assad has held no political office, no senior party post and no significant military position -- the usual requirements for leadership in authoritarian Syria.

14.  He said the bloc members would consider taking Cabinet posts, provided they were offered significant positions with a chance to make policy changes.

15.  Trading volume remained fairly low as investors opted to wait for more information on the strength of the U.S. economy before taking significant new positions.

16.  With interest rate worries settling over Wall Street, many investors appeared reluctant to take significant new positions.

17.  When we concentrate on a few, related producers, we must have a significant position in these markets.

18.  Women are often kept from significant social positions because of the prevalence of male-dominated communities.

19.  Immigration authorities denied the requests of three of the men because of their significant positions and responsibilites within Shining Path and MRTA, also called Tupac Amaru.

20.  Investors were reluctant to take significant positions as US markets were closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.