41.   If contentiousness persists, judges are sometimes asked to write letters explaining their decisions to the International Skating Union.

42.   If that reply does not satisfactorily explain the vacated decision, the Supremes rule that the state court misread the federal statute and reverse the decision to delay certification.

43.   In a profession traditionally averse to change, they write columns explaining their decisions to readers.

44.   In a statement issued early Saturday morning, Clinton explained his decision.

45.   In granting the amnesty, the commission also veered from its usual format by failing to publicly explain its decision.

46.   In a memo explaining his decision, Pataki said the new law would deter employers from taking advantage of these workers.

47.   In an interview, Rusk explained his decision not to publish a book about his career.

48.   In explaining their decision to settle, the tobacco companies cited the odds against them in the Minnesota courtroom.

49.   In comments explaining his decision, Clinton said the ban on aid to immigrants has nothing to do with welfare reform.

50.   In its two-page order, the court did not explain the decision to grant a stay.