31.   But Ms. Reno said the DEA, which is under the Justice Department, acted without her consent.

32.   But the governor cannot act without a recommendation from the Board of Pardons and Paroles.

33.   But the State Department said it could not act without a request from the Algerian government, and no such request had been made.

34.   But two scientists who reviewed the cases said Friday that they were disappointed that the agency had acted without waiting for the results of other investigations of the deaths.

35.   But, he said, the booker acted without his approval.

36.   Bycel threatened to sue, claiming the commission acted without justification and denied him due process rights.

37.   Congress acted without thinking when it decided three months ago to censor the growing web of computer networks in the name of protecting children.

38.   Do I sometimes act without verifying my status?

39.   Each time a child subordinates a selfish desire to dominate a game or act without thought for others, he makes his world more orderly and peaceful.

40.   Even if just one employee acted without the knowledge of bank management, the institution could still face severe penalities.