31.   Sure, they might magically get their act together for the postseason, but that would represent a turnaround of staggering proportions.

32.   The deal under discussion represents the latest twist in the so-far-fruitless effort by German banks to get their acts together.

33.   The idea is that parents may finally get their act together when faced with the threat of losing their children or not being able to feed their families.

34.   They are the professionals who keep things going while the new administration gets its act together.

35.   We are getting our act together on homeland security, and may even work out a rapprochement between the CIA and FBI.

36.   Whenever things get peaceful, whenever Clinton seems to have gotten his act together, he goes apple-picking again.

37.   Will Phoebe get her act together?

38.   You can also imply that if the Celtics get their act together, you might pick up the phone.

39.   After a rocky early season, the Stars have gotten their act together at the right time.

40.   All private sectors and government quarters responsible for water management and supply should get their act together once and for all in the interest of the people.