21.   That far, at least, the justices appeared ready to go.

22.   The case brought before the court concerned only one small slice of the debate, but the justices appeared well aware of the larger context.

23.   The justices appear wary of even deciding the issue.

24.   The justices appeared quite skeptical toward that view.

25.   The justices appeared unpersuaded by the invitation to tailor a constitutional decision to the context of different places or of successive political eras.

26.   The justices at first appeared inclined to agree that this was the way to view the case, but they grew openly more skeptical as the argument proceeded.

27.   The justices also appear ready to expand drug testing of students not suspected of drug use.

28.   The justices appeared unusually snappish.

29.   The justices did not appear eager to follow in the direction Smirlock was leading them.

30.   The justices appeared divided over the issue.