31.   The presidency has traditionally carried a five-year term, and the Pakistani leader has already hinted that he intends to retain overall authority beyond next year.

32.   The Transportation Department retains some authority to review the antitrust implications of mergers involving international routes.

33.   The state retains the authority to supervise released offenders even though they serve their full sentences.

34.   Whatever the problem, or combination of problems, Yeltsin cannot expect to retain authority when he seems incapacitated and offers no explanation.

35.   Yokich has retained the authority to reverse any decision at any time.

36.   Perry also said U.S. troops often have fought under foreign commanders, but that the president always retains ultimate authority.

37.   But Scotland remains a part of the United Kingdom, and the national government retains authority for defense, foreign relations, social security and economic policy.

38.   But the king retains complete authority.

39.   Gifford retains authority over his case while he is on probation.

40.   He said Bush retains the authority to nominate judges he deems fit.