21.  But a third method, cryosurgery -- freezing the tumor -- is gaining momentum as a viable option.

22.  But Curtis had replaced Raines in the fifth inning, leaving Torre with few viable options on his bench.

23.  But Coxe still clings to the electric car as a viable option and the California clean air rules.

24.  But Democrats conceded privately Friday that unless Republicans had a viable third option, they would almost certainly do nothing that would swing the election to Gephardt.

25.  But is dropping out a viable option?

26.  But signing Tino Martinez or trading for Gary Sheffield become viable options.

27.  But the Americans have urged Netanyahu to deal with Arafat because there is no viable option to him.

28.  But the Cardinals would replace Mercker if the team had a viable option.

29.  But those who find a certain satisfaction in trying to beat the clock are considering cosmetic surgery and other youth-oriented medical procedures as viable options.

30.  But when Adrian Beltre went down with an injury, he suddenly became a viable option.