31.   They complained that they could not afford the costs to meet the standards.

32.   German Finance Minister Theo Waigel warned Sunday that the European Union cannot afford the costs of a rapid enlargment to take in the countries of eastern Europe.

33.   Doctors said Mustafa needed a deep X-ray treatment available only in private clinics, but his father was unemployed and unable to afford the costs.

34.   Time -- generally a commodity in great abundance in Afghanistan -- can be saved by those who can afford the cost of an air ticket.

35.   Many students have abandoned their studies because they cannot afford the cost of supplies, even though enrollment at universities is free.

36.   Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in her recent trip to the flooded areas spoke of future river dredging, but experts say Bangladesh is too poor to afford the cost.

37.   Pressed by the judge to back his case for dismissal, Goldberg in hesitant Hebrew confirmed he had not been able to afford the costs of hiring expert witnesses.

38.   The drivers have also argued they cannot afford the cost of switching to a gasoline engine.

39.   The Koran holy book says Moslems must make the pilgrimage once in their lives if they are fit enough and can afford the costs.