31.   All the dire consequences predicted by doubters failed to happen.

32.   But advocates for the poor predict it could have dire consequences, increasing the ranks of the homeless.

33.   But Frank Spinner, the defense lawyer, said the government had failed to prove rape, and predicted dire consequences for the Army if Simpson was convicted.

34.   But he warned of dire consequences if the situation remains unchanged.

35.   But if tourism was not properly controlled and strictly limited it could have the same dire consequences as the illegal fishing.

36.   But in some countries, traffic has even more dire consequences.

37.   But it could have dire consequences for Odwalla, which relies on a reputation for purity and all-natural beverages.

38.   But social and religious conservatives see things differently, and have issued stern warnings to Bush of dire consequences in November if he picks someone like Ridge.

39.   But some of the misleading health information in these forums could have dire consequences.

40.   But Rudman said he did not foresee dire consequences for the presidency.