31.   Some analysts blame the gap on unfair Japanese trade practices, others on insufficient U.S. savings.

32.   Still, the yield gap on regular corporate bonds was unchanged yesterday.

33.   Temp jobs also prevent you from having a gap on your employment record.

34.   Still, Tomjanovich and Allen said it was a meaningful experience and perhaps might become more meaningful in the future as international teams close the gap on American professionals.

35.   That decision may enable Compaq to close the gap on Iomega quickly.

36.   That stock prices have risen from August is more evidence optimists could close the gap on pessimists in the next Bank of Japan survey, Umetsu said.

37.   The Busch regulars have closed the gap on the Cup drivers.

38.   The increased guilt-load of the working mom meant they strove mightily to compensate, closing the gap on the guilt-free stay-at-homes.

39.   The losses of Costacurta, Tassotti and Evani and the possible loss of Baresi leaves the Italians with a huge gap on defense.

40.   The only gap on his resume was the actual head coaching experience, the game management.