21.   But the situation remains in flux.

22.   But the administration would find it difficult to persuade the European allies that the number of U.S. troops should be reduced in Kosovo, where the situation remains unsettled.

23.   But the situation remains tense, fragile and complex, and it is difficult to predict what lies ahead.

24.   Capt. John McCoy, who was directing the Yonkers police officers who ringed the block, said the situation remained serious.

25.   Certain situations remain unresolved.

26.   Consumers continue to say that the current economic situation remains relatively good, but their expectations for the coming six months have reached an eight-year low.

27.   Despite cutbacks by public agencies and heightened competition from social and humanitarian causes, the financial situation remains basically healthy for opera.

28.   Despite the assurances from Lerer and Lynton, Rudin said, the situation remained unchanged, and soon there were other flash points.

29.   Despite having so many issues to select from, the Bay Meadows situation remains at the top of nearly every list of concerns.

30.   During the past week we have prevented a collapse, but the situation today remains critical.