21.   And when television cameras and reporters soon crowded around Dayne, Dixon retreated to a corner.

22.   As each boat grinds to a halt just above the waterline, buyers race over and crowd around, vying to get the best of the haul.

23.   As frantic teachers and students crowded around the dead and wounded, a city official arrived to inform them that there was no need for alarm.

24.   As reporters crowded around Carter after a recent practice, he declined the urge to blast those who have been critical of his wobbly passes.

25.   As security officers crowded around Chirac, repeatedly shoving Palestinians, reporters and his aides away, Chirac finally halted and angrily turned on the chief of the detail.

26.   As the races began at Indian Valley, the Scouts crowded around the track, cordoned off by black-and-white checkered flags.

27.   At a September WWF event in Rosemont, Ill., a Chicago suburb, young fans crowded around a table with voting and registration information.

28.   At Bugando Hospital in Mwanza, hundreds of people crowded around the morgue, pressing for news.

29.   At the Barcelo market in central Madrid, customers crowded around the fish and poultry stands, ignoring beef vendors.

30.   At the Met, by contrast, viewers crowded around the paintings and people appeared to regret having to make room for others.