31.   The disagreements are driven both by philosophical differences and partisan politics, and a presidential election year seems an unlikely time for a settlement.

32.   The prompt announcement of a timetable is welcome, but a year seems rather long to wait for a legitimately elected president.

33.   The whole year seemed that discombobulated.

34.   The years seem to get shorter and shorter as I go on.

35.   This campaign year seems to be open season for political attacks on judges and the judicial system.

36.   This year in film seemed more like two.

37.   This year seems to have had a record number of title tangles.

38.   This year there seem to be more than ever before ... but we also said that last year, and the year before.

39.   This year seems typical when it comes to the Oscar race for best foreign-language film.

40.   This year would seem to be no exception.