21.   Asked to explain the situation, he blamed it mainly on the persistent trade deficit with Japan.

22.   At the alignment shop, I explained my situation and told them also if they found anything wrong to let me know.

23.   Barbara Allen, managing deputy attorney general in West Virginia, explained the situation in her state.

24.   Belfour did call Stars captain Derian Hatcher before leaving Boston for Dallas to explain the situation.

25.   A staff meeting was held Monday afternoon so APS officials could explain the situation to teachers and staff, Jimenez said.

26.   After trying to coax the cat to come to us, I ran back to the restaurant for some milk, explaining the situation to a waiter.

27.   Again and again, I would call their untoll-free numbers and explain the situation.

28.   But he came to us and explained the situation.

29.   Company officials, apparently sensing a public relations disaster in the making, were prepared yesterday to explain the situation.

30.   Even after the situation was explained, the American persisted.