31.   The Israeli cabinet planned to hold a special meeting Wednesday to discuss what commentators expected would be intensified strikes against Palestinian targets.

32.   The problem was, it was hard to hear the speakers because the commentators were so busy telling us what the speakers were saying.

33.   The senator has been under such a high-priced assault from Forbes that national political commentators may be prepared to accept the argument.

34.   There are as many theories as there are commentators.

35.   Pennsylvania Sen. Arlen Specter also is exploring a run, as is conservative commentator Patrick Buchanan.

36.   Across the Oscar board, Britain had somewhat less reason to cheer, though few commentators were inclined to dampen the party mood.

37.   Although Israeli officials publicly voiced confidence in the continuing American peace efforts, commentators were more pessimistic.

38.   Austrian commentators were nearly unanimous that Sunday marked a watershed in domestic politics.

39.   But Israeli military commentators are skeptical.

40.   But not all commentators are so optimistic.