31.   Mothers generally feel the weight of the decision more acutely than fathers.

32.   Others feel the weight, feel their limbs tighten.

33.   Out West, no one feels the weight of the polls.

34.   Playing for Parker and BU has become a responsibility, and this particular group has felt the weight of history on its shoulders.

35.   Payne still feels the weight of the burden that nearly caused him to collapse.

36.   Sometimes people feel the weight of circumstances and lose sight of the precious nature of the many gifts of life.

37.   Still beautiful, though feeling the weight of age as she tries to re-enter the job market, Maggie is a tough-love mom.

38.   The Canadian conglomerate that proposes to build a huge, high-altitude mine precariously close to Yellowstone Park is feeling the weight of public condemnation.

39.   The athletes said they wanted to feel the weight of the awards, and the company responded with nuggetlike medals that weigh more than a pound.

40.   The highlight of the Games for her was not watching the American flag rise in salute or feeling the weight of the gold medal against her chest.