31.   The hope seems to be that lightning will strike twice.

32.   The hope seems far-fetched.

33.   The hope seems to be that a vigorous global response will shake India from its fever before contagion spreads.

34.   The main hope seems to be that incompetence will slow the execution of his policies.

35.   The primary hope seemed to be Johnson would not shoot as well as he has.

36.   The only hope seems to be a hearts and minds campaign.

37.   These are strange times in Russia where, seven years after the collapse of communism, hopes for lasting stability seem more elusive than ever.

38.   There seemed hope, until this week, that Republican moderates in the Senate -- especially Bob Packwood, chairman of the Finance Committee -- agreed.

39.   There seemed little hope.

40.   They had lost three consecutive games, and their playoff hopes seemed to be fading with only one victory in their last five games entering Monday night.