1.  As drama, this is an engaging series that will certainly remind you of other TV shows, but with just enough unique touches to stand on its own.

2.  As one Fox spokeswoman says, "This is a great episode for 'Ally McBeal' that can easily stand on its own."

3.  Disney animation is flawless, and its movie music stands on its own.

4.  Each case has to stand on its own."

5.  Even before Tuesday's vote, he had let it be known he intends to go after another city's franchise if Houston didn't get its own.

6.  El Paso Electric's creditors, who are owed $1.95 billion, could receive less if the utility emerges from bankruptcy on its own, Bunnell said.

7.  For a determined Korean nationalist like Woo, the crucial issue is whether a country is self-sufficient and can stand on its own.

8.  Following on Tuesday, the CBS Schoolbreak Special "Between Mother and Daughter" would stand fairly well on its own, but suffers in comparison.

9.  For cocktails and a dinner party, ditch the tailored jacket and let the dress stand on its own.

10.  --Finally, when you run StarOffice, the program takes over your computer's screen, going so far as substituting Microsoft's Start button with its own.