31.   Because dogs need to be walked, owners are often in better shape.

32.   Because Orthodox Jews were underrepresented, Goeas asserted, the Zogby results must be skewed, and Lazio is in better shape than he seems.

33.   Being in better shape makes it easier to repeat the proper mechanics, Jones said, and he feels more stable on the mound.

34.   Both theaters were financially struggling when she went to them, and both were in better shape when she left.

35.   Boxer said that if such legislation had been in place, Enron employees and retirees might be in better shape today.

36.   -- Running back Gary Brown, who was benched by Fisher and told to lose weight and get in better shape.

37.   A fairly even fight until then, Holyfield seemed to come out of the long break in better shape.

38.   A maintenance supervisor, Daniel Buskovick, said his finances are in better shape than they were eight years ago.

39.   A little respect and support and people would be in a lot better shape.

40.   A year after American troops landed in Haiti to secure the return of its exiled president, the country is clearly in better shape.