31.   Acker could barely contain his excitement as he thrust the drawing into the air.

32.   Even so, he had no trouble containing his excitement at being the leader in the clubhouse.

33.   I could barely contain my excitement.

34.   Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni contained any excitement.

35.   Majjear could not contain his excitement as he toured the police station, until midnight the headquarters of the hated Israeli army.

36.   Smiling broadly, Grace could hardly contain his excitement.