1.  Although his team had lost, somewhat convincingly, he believed the competition had won.

2.  Any Republican candidate short of $20 million in the bank as of Jan. 1, 1996, is inhaling fantasy if he believes he can mount a campaign.

3.  Defensively, both teams are fast and believe the artificial turf at the Superdome will make them faster.

4.  Deputy Mayor Peter J. Powers said many opponents mistakenly believe that selling a hospital is the equivalent of closing it.

5.  Dennis Peron, originator of the California initiative, said afterward: "I believe all marijuana use is medical _ except for kids."

6.  Dennis said he opposed the measure but believed that the County Council should not interfere with the will of the elected village government.

7.  Cuban believes in Schultz.

8.  Cuban said he believes Rodman can put the Mavs in the playoffs.

9.  Cuban-Americans like Elisa Greenberg, who believes Elian should be with his father, cringe at such comments.

10.  Cuban's sign-Rodman game plan revolves around making Rodman believe joining the Mavs is beneficial to his career as a self-marketer.