1.  The teen, he confided, plans to take a public position on children.

2.  Although he did not take a public position, Griswold said there should be continued discussion about establishing a commitment ceremony for gays and lesbians.

3.  And Democrats are just as guilty of tailoring their public position to suit their party.

4.  And his penchant for filling public positions with friends and family members created suspicion even among those who voted for him.

5.  And his penchant for filling public positions with friends and family members created suspicion among even those who voted for him.

6.  Annan said a solution would not be found if both sides stuck to their public positions.

7.  Arkansas officials have yet to take a public position on the merits, said Tim Gauger, an assistant attorney general who is handling the case.

8.  At the last meeting, Selig refused to take a public position on the agreement despite pleas from others to do so.

9.  Albright repeated the public American position, which is that Clinton will see Netanyahu when their schedules permit.

10.  Britain yesterday refused to take any public position on his future.