1.  And given the fact that Cheney and Rumsfeld would hold pivotal positions in the administration, tension was inevitable.

2.  And despite the depth that Messier, Gretzky, Tikkanen and Mike Eastwood give to the center position, this pivotal position still lacks youth.

3.  As comptroller, she was in a pivotal position, with responsibility for all financial aspects of the company, including accounts receivable, payables and payroll.

4.  China, holding the U.N. Security Council presidency, is in a pivotal position.

5.  Mubarak, who arrives in Washington on Wednesday and appeared eager to resume a pivotal position in the quest for Mideast peace, did not attend that March meeting.

6.  Moving to fill a pivotal position in the Bush foreign policy team, the Senate confirmed John D. Negroponte on Tuesday as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

7.  Now Phillips apparently holds a pivotal position in their attempt to regain the jobs or gain financial settlements in lieu of jobs.

8.  She is in a pivotal position.

9.  Sens. Mark Hatfield and Bob Packwood, both Republican moderates, occupy pivotal positions in the Senate.

10.  This is when Clinton will move into a pivotal position.