31.   But Russell, a long-time advocate of global investing, points out that plenty of investments once considered off limits are now considered essential to a well-diversified retirement portfolio.

32.   Cannon said that House members were trying to be careful only to do what they considered essential.

33.   Christopher warned that continued budget cuts could force the United States to reduce aid to countries considered essential to American interests, including Israel, Egypt and Jordan.

34.   Close cooperation between the United States and Europe is considered essential to the start of a new round of global trade talks.

35.   Continued economic success is considered essential to the success of the still-fragile peace process.

36.   Exercise is becoming more important, and even routine, and is considered essential to those interested in life extension.

37.   For their part, city officials make it clear that they are no closer to finding the public share of money considered essential to build the project.

38.   Germany and France, whose membership is considered essential for a meaningful union, both exceeded the public deficit limit.

39.   In addition to phone advice, doctors may charge patients for a number of procedures not considered essential and therefore not covered by Medicare, like face lifts.

40.   In Ujung Pandang, everyone considers it essential to visit the Bantimurung waterfall, about an hour northeast of town.