41.   Steps lead down to the bathing area, which was filled by piped-in water.

42.   That step has usually led to eventual assigning of blame by past state inquiry panels.

43.   The explosion probably was centered on steps leading from the reception room to an adjoining garden, officials said.

44.   The tough and politically unpopular steps have led to near daily protests and scattered highway blockades by demonstrators around Argentina.

45.   Thus how comprehensive the information disclosure is and where this first step leads will be very important factors in creating more efficient and accountable financial regulators.

46.   They fear the step will lead to the annexation of West Bank land and the cutting off of Arab parts of Jerusalem from other Palestinian areas.

47.   Wong recalls inspectors asked him how many steps led from his hillside home to the orchard where he played.

48.   Sources, however, said that Athens fears that if Berisha steps down now, it could lead to an armed revolt by his supporters, provoking a bloodbath.