1.   He wanted to take holy orders, but his father prohibited such a step.

2.   Such a step allows development of theory which can explain social transformation in terms of unitary types of activity.

3.   He talked about using force but knew that such a step might provoke a greater crisis or might even break the loyalty of his army.

4.   Based on actuarial calculations, such a step would not have a long-term impact on the provision for pensions, they claimed.

5.   Mr de Klerk said he had considered appointing a black minister, but had concluded that such a step would be counter-productive at the current delicate stage of negotiations.

6.   Although a withdrawal clearly has not been ruled out, considerable reluctance over such a step persists in Europe and the United States.

7.   Analysts say such a step would be a sign of US seriousness in moving ahead on its declared intention to overthrow Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.

8.   And he appeared a little perplexed as to why such a step would be necessary.

9.   And he questioned why such a step was suddenly necessary.