The list of favored options notably does not mention the "clear, hold and build" approach that the White House has touted as its strategy for waging counterinsurgency.

"Road is the favored option, but we are looking at airlifts and even airdrops," said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The most favored option is based on construction of two east-west bound tunnels, reducing the load on the roundabout to 38,000 vehicles per day.

His curve is a favored option with 2 strikes.

In contrast to the city's attitude about managing garbage, in which incineration is still a favored option, the plan for sludge management is environmentally responsible.

The estimated cost of the favored option is about $144 million.

Agnew is believed to be looking for a move to an English club, with Tranmere Rovers being his favored option.

Negotiation remained the police's "favored option," he said, adding: "It can be a very protracted technique.

Scallop dredges were the favored option on a list of six bottom-scouring methods drawn up one month ago by underwater search experts working for the Navy.

"We never said, 'You're our No.1 option, the only option or the favored option."'