21.   All in all, the situation seems impossible.

22.   But once again, the situation seemed to be steadily deteriorating, with each side blaming the other and casting itself as the victim.

23.   But other similar situations seem possible.

24.   But the Mets have played their most inspired games during their comeback from a seven-game losing streak when the situation seemed most dire.

25.   But the Reynold had been gone so long that the situation seemed hopeless.

26.   But the political situation seemed equally precarious.

27.   But the situation now seems right for Floyd, and no one needs to tell him twice.

28.   But the situation seemed awkward, and Dole changed the subject after a brief rendition of his plan.

29.   By early December, her situation seemed to grow worse.

30.   But when the situation has seemed particularly dangerous, North Korea sometimes has managed to attract attention and negotiate agreements to its advantage.