31.   But no deals appear imminent, and on current form, the Revolution must plan to hold off Columbus for the final playoff spot.

32.   But the Bush campaign wanted a primary to help him hold off a more conservative candidate backed by the religious right.

33.   But these ordinary Chinese, who slip through elaborate defenses that are supposed to hold off the Chinese navy, are also increasingly troublesome for Taiwan.

34.   By holding off Shayne Culpepper down the stretch for the last Olympic berth, Runyan became the first legally blind athlete to make a U.S. Olympic team.

35.   By winning his fifth race of the season, Labonte held off Mark Martin for second place in the final points standings.

36.   By holding off just a few weeks, you can avoid paying for portfolio gains you never saw.

37.   Canadian government bonds rose on optimism that low inflation and moderate economic growth will allow the Bank of Canada to hold off raising interest rates anytime soon.

38.   Canadian government bonds were steady after a report showing U.S. manufacturing output fell in August raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold off raising lending rates.

39.   Cigar won the Donn by taking the lead, holding off Holy Bull briefly and then continuing on to the wire.

40.   Cocoa consumers normally hold off purchases of sterling-priced cocoa when the pound is rising, traders and analysts said.