31.   In the early stages of his adoption process, he clears all hurdles with ease.

32.   It also clears constitutional hurdles that modern military actions have fudged for whatever exercises of force are necessary.

33.   Left-hander Darren Oliver cannot clear the hurdle known as the middle innings.

34.   Lyonnaise, an engineering, waste, water and energy company, said last March it would make a cash offer for Northumbrian if it could clear regulatory hurdles.

35.   Monday, he played long toss and cleared another hurdle by running for the first time since suffering the strain.

36.   Ms. Pitz said, realizing that the final hurdle had been cleared.

37.   Money for a new courthouse in Brownsville cleared another hurdle this week, making the new building a virtual sure thing.

38.   Now that the band has cleared bureaucratic hurdles, exile organizations are planning a large protest outside the Miami Arena on Saturday night.

39.   Now Williams is on the cusp of clearing another hurdle.

40.   On its way to winning a Pulitzer, any book must clear several hurdles.