31.   Phil Mickelson is trying patience for a change.

32.   Such work might try the patience of some.

33.   The clan is sticking by their man, but his constant antics would try the patience of a saint, let alone his group mates.

34.   The Federal Reserve may soon try the patience of some of its most ardent followers --investors in U.S. Treasury notes.

35.   The Jenny Jones case is guaranteed to try the patience of defenders of free speech.

36.   The passage of time has also tried the patience of many older Cubans, partly because many are pessimistic about change occurring soon.

37.   Which is not to say certain types do not try his patience.

38.   In the years leading up to the Jubilee, Rutelli tried the patience of Romans with a seemingly endless series of public works that gave the city a facelift.

39.   The mandatory, prime-time broadcasts of party platforms, which for months have tried the patience of radio and TV audiences, ended Monday.

40.   The Japanese team tried the patience of even their loyal army of fans as they let in a Tamas Sandor goal down after two minutes.