31.   As a race-car driver, your first thought is to hop out and figure how to fix the car.

32.   As he was rolling over, Sadler said his first thought was staying alive.

33.   At first Delange thought she was in an earthquake, but then she saw the pipes.

34.   At first Sefeka thought that the friend who told him about the course was joking.

35.   At first Traylor thought of creating something futuristic, a costume she could make up as she went along, using what was available.

36.   At first thought, President Clinton is almost certain to reject such a notion as being inconsistent with his off-the-floor, Comeback Kid persona.

37.   Baez at first thought the sweet voice filtering through a closed door was the radio.

38.   Boselli underwent surgery Friday to repair knee damage that was much more severe than first thought.

39.   - The knee injury to Cardinals fullback Cedric Smith apparently is more serious than first thought.

40.   A guard at the Kabul prison where the eight were held told the Associated Press the prisoners at first thought they were being released, and were happy.