31.   The move into the German market marks a shift for Interbrew, whose flagship brand is Stella Artois.

32.   The NATO airstrikes marked a shift toward a more assertive U.N. stance in Bosnia.

33.   The plunge into Middle East diplomacy marked a shift in emphasis for Blair, who has traveled widely to promote the U.S.-led coalition against terrorism.

34.   The plunge into Middle East diplomacy marked a shift in emphasis for Blair, who recently has traveled widely to promote the U.S.-led coalition against terrorism.

35.   The promise of troops marked another shift in Clinton administration policy.

36.   The promise of troops marked another shift in Clinton administration policy on Bosnia.

37.   The selection marked a shift toward youth ahead of the World Cup defense in South Africa next year.

38.   The United States plays Germany on Friday for a spot in the World Cup semifinals, a game that could mark a shift in global soccer power.

39.   United has been the team of this decade, but a Liverpool victory could mark a shift toward another young team that promises to get even better.

40.   While producing no breakthroughs, the talks mark a shift for Israelis and Palestinians, who had broken off virtually all contacts in recent weeks as the fighting intensified.