21.   And that is when the situation in Dalian got interesting.

22.   And that situation could get worse against Colorado because junior nose guard Chris Akins, the top tackler on the defensive line, is doubtful with a hip injury.

23.   And they fear that the situation will only get worse as the summer deadline for cuts in benefits approaches.

24.   And they say that the situation could not get much worse.

25.   And the situation would get worse without improved national energy policies, without ...

26.   And, the survey indicated the situation is getting worse because more private-sector companies are eliminating health coverage for retirees.

27.   Authorities tracking the spread of emerging diseases fear the situation could get worse.

28.   A Daily News investigation shows that the situation gets even worse.

29.   According to Shapiro, large numbers of the insects were spotted over the Memorial Day weekend, but the situation may get far worse this month.