31.   But just when it appeared Red Sox manager Jimy Williams would be best off boarding up the bullpen, its occupants finally have begun to deliver blessed relief.

32.   But if it appears that the teen-ager was the primary user of the car, it might well be sold.

33.   But the baseball part of the deal fell apart just when it appeared the Marlins were on the verge of establishing themselves as a force.

34.   But when it appeared they were ready to run the Sharks ragged, San Jose put the clamps on both of them.

35.   Clinton said he agreed, saying the United States only took a greater role when it appeared the peace process was on the verge of collapse.

36.   Defense counsel then began questioning her about the allegations of abuse, and it appears she was reluctant at many points to answer.

37.   Despite his apostasy, it appears Powell is in no great trouble.

38.   Experts everywhere attempted to predict the biggest single effect of the strike, but now it appears everybody was wrong.

39.   Everywhere it appears everyone is in a frantic hurry.

40.   Even as it appeared they were unraveling, the Europeans remained undaunted.