11.   Analysts said that if the stock was even close to that level, Hilton would never have considered making a bid.

12.   And he mentioned only one other company that might consider making its own bid for Bestfoods.

13.   And the biggest threat comes not from Whitman, who is also considering making a bid for the Senate seat, but from leaders within his own party.

14.   And yesterday reports emerged that British Telecom PLC was also considering making an offer.

15.   As he considers making a Faustian deal, the devil offers him Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix music, all-night parties and endless revelry.

16.   Asman said Coca-Cola Enterprises will consider making more purchases in Europe -- especially in neighboring regions.

17.   At a time when Pataki was considering making deep cuts in health care spending, doctors and health care companies were among the biggest contributors.

18.   At the time, Ted Turner considered making Niekro player-manager.

19.   Baltimore, the Giants, and Oakland were all considering making a run at Faulk.

20.   Both congressmen said last week that they are considering making the Senate race and would reach a decision soon.