31.   But when her own child started asking questions, Layton broke family tradition.

32.   In February, the organization broke its tradition of not backing a presidential candidate during the primaries by announcing its endorsement of Democrat Al Gore over rival Bill Bradley.

33.   In September, Echeverria broke a tradition of silence by former Mexican presidents and accused Salinas of concealing economic information.

34.   Last month, state television broke tradition and broadcast some Hollywood movies, including films by red-white-and-blue hero Sylvester Stallone.

35.   Lang said the barriers include the difficulty some black residents have in getting home mortgage loans and breaking long-standing traditions that some neighborhoods are white and others are black.

36.   Netanyahu broke Israeli tradition by bringing his family into an American-style campaign for prime minister.

37.   On Tuesday, the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League gave its endorsement to Gore, breaking its tradition of neutrality during the primaries.

38.   Thai Army Commander in Chief Gen. Sorayud Chulanont broke military tradition by refusing to pay birthday respects to former Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh, Thai newspapers reported Sunday.

39.   The Haryana state government and the local chapter of the Red Cross undertook the unusual venture because it wanted to break traditions seen as harmful and often fatal.

40.   The government had hoped that the new law would break a tradition of labor violence by giving unions more powers.