31.   But for the average Japanese worker who can hardly be said to be content with the present housing situation, the prices are still way too high.

32.   But he offered no details on why the present situation might differ from five years ago.

33.   But McDermott argued Wednesday that any plan that did not reach universal coverage was doomed to make the present situation worse.

34.   But there are many other reasons, too, why the present situation is so unsurprising and the future so uncertain.

35.   But they insisted that he did not invite the present situation.

36.   By and large, the sides seemed to agree on why the team is in its present situation.

37.   Certainly the present situation is very unstable.

38.   Despite his unhappiness with his present situation, Pinkney said he has given no thought to petitioning for the National Football League draft after this season.

39.   Do you hold any resentments toward someone for your present situation?

40.   Duchesne made it clear Friday that he is disappointed with his present situation, but he also stressed that he willingly accepts it.