21.   As he has aged, and taken on roles with increasing character nuance, Nolte has broken out of the beefcake stereotype.

22.   As women become more knowledgeable investors, they are taking active roles in making investment decisions.

23.   At that time, the question of whether the United States would take any role in the conference was very much in doubt, officials in Washington said.

24.   At first, Eskridge was concerned about taking the role.

25.   Between Scarlett and Jackie, she may be developing a reputation for taking roles that attract criticism before she even draws breath in the character.

26.   Belushi spent three years developing the new movie then had to step aside for John Goodman to take the role made famous by his brother.

27.   Besides being tasked with building a professional presidential staff, Chubais also has taken the role of handling regional elections this fall and winter.

28.   Bologna takes its role as a center of education seriously.

29.   -- Coach George Saul, known as Mr. Clean, took the role of disciplinarian in making sure the players maintained neat living quarters.

30.   A first lady can be a passionate crusader for a deeply felt cause, but she should not take the role of official policy-maker.