31.   Just when it looked as if it could get no worse for the Nets, it did.

32.   Miss Nichols took a little comfort in a fragile belief that maybe things could not get any worse.

33.   Oates can only wonder if it will get any worse.

34.   Or find out how much worse they can get.

35.   One hopes reason will emerge to influence the course of events and prevent the tragic situation in Chechnya from getting any worse.

36.   Really, could it get any worse for the Duke?

37.   Sather is hoping that things cannot get any worse.

38.   She wondered if things could get any worse.

39.   Still, Neild says these harsh conditions argue strongly for a strategy of development in rural areas, if only to keep poverty from getting any worse.

40.   The bullpen members are wondering if it can get any worse, especially after a closed-door railing by pitching coach Dick Pole before the game.