41.   His remarks seemed to imply that Azerbaijan considered Chechnya an independent nation, although no country has recognized it as such.

42.   Moreover, his remarks seemed purposely subdued.

43.   The remark seemed to be addressed to Syria, on whose territory the proposed dam would be built.

44.   The remarks seemed to stun his players, who are facing the prospect of an embarrassing sweep in a series they were favored to win.

45.   His remark seemed aimed at criticism raised by non-nuclear weapons nations that the nuclear powers had not moved swiftly enough toward total disarmament called for in the treaty.

46.   The remark seemed to spark a round of nervous laughter in the audience of Thai academics and bankers.