21.   The Germans fouled often, but not excessively, stunting the few Saudi advances that brought cheers from the sympathetic Japanese.

22.   The gibe brought cheers in the conference hall but condemnation from Brussels.

23.   The National Association of Purchasing Management last week reported its manufacturing index had risen a bit, bringing brief cheer.

24.   Which said nothing for the security guards who ushered an Iverson-jerseyed fan out of Staples Center in the fourth quarter, bringing cheers from the crowd.

25.   When she does speak for herself, it is with a strong conservative voice that has already brought cheers from many in the right wing of the Republican Party.

26.   Wounded and transferred to a field hospital, he brought cheer to bedridden troops.

27.   Yet one French film has unexpectedly brought some cheer this year.

28.   President Clinton brings rare cheer to a nation thrown off balance by grisly suicide attacks.

29.   A fireworks display from the roof overlooking the square an hour before the Midnight Mass brought cheers from the crowd below.

30.   A U.S. promise to lease two big Russian helicopters brought cheer to relief workers.