21.   But even when his financial deals went seemingly awry, Sullivan managed to put the best face on things.

22.   But before arriving here before midnight, Clinton took time to put the best face on his political predicament.

23.   But most put the best face on the move and used it to bludgeon Davis.

24.   But now, even traditional designs are embracing a mix of materials, sensuous shapes and dressmaker kick pleats to put the best face on a back.

25.   But rather than sulk, Romanians, from government officials to people in the street, were putting the best face on their disappointment.

26.   But the fact is that both the allies and the Russians know they will have to swallow it and put on the best face they can.

27.   But the Guggenheim should have made a far better case for his achievement, in part to put the best possible face on accepting his money.

28.   But the Russian military appeared to be putting the best face on an increasingly difficult situation.

29.   But that interpretation puts the best possible face on this contrived and simple-minded comedy, directed by Doug Ellin.

30.   Certainly the National Hockey League put on its best face last weekend for its midseason extravaganza in Tampa.