21.  Despite being repeatedly contradicted by the economy's sterling performance, most predict that growth will slow this year and, with it, job creation.

22.  Despite several probation violations, he was repeatedly released from jail.

23.  Democrats repeatedly failed in their efforts to set detailed federal standards for such private health plans, which would serve millions of elderly people under the Republican plan.

24.  Democrats took some heart from the size of the vote against Ashcroft, who was repeatedly criticized for his conservative views on civil rights, abortion and gun control.

25.  D) During a 17-10 loss to the Bears, he repeatedly berated quarterback Daunte Culpepper, coach Dennis Green and several assistant coaches.

26.  Despite the House's failure to approve that article, Senate Republicans noted repeatedly that they believed Clinton had lied and obstructed justice.

27.  Despite reports that many employees are leaving those business groups, company officials have said repeatedly that is not the case and that top employees are being retained.

28.  Despite Republican accusations that he had broken the law, Gore repeatedly said Monday that "no controlling legal authority or case" suggested that he had done so.

29.  Despite surrendering seven hits, the Mariners' ace repeatedly delivered key pitches, including changeups.

30.  Despite telling shareholders they would be given three minutes each to speak, Daft repeatedly allowed speakers to exceed the time limit.