21.   But only those universes whose laws permitted the existence of life ended up producing beings capable of wondering about such things.

22.   But state law specifically permits lay people to appeal assessments in small claims courts, and Willinger and Markusfeld won.

23.   But Raggi noted that the law permitted her to depart from the guidelines if she found aggravating factors.

24.   But the law does permit political contributions from foreigners with permanent resident status and the American subsidiaries of foreign companies to make such contributions.

25.   But the judge clearly instructed the jury that the law permits a conviction on circumstantial evidence.

26.   But when Credit Lyonnais learned that United States law does not permit banks to own operating companies acquired in a foreclosure, it sought a buyer.

27.   But, whatever improprieties the justices might say occurred before certification, Florida law permits a candidate to contest an election after certification by filing a lawsuit.

28.   California law permits two or more municipalities to issue debt together by forming a so-called joint powers authority.

29.   Commissioner Steven Wallman, who has led the database idea wants securityholders listed sooner than the escheatment laws permit.

30.   Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.