31.   The idea was to create equipment that could be used in many ways, and to encourage decision-making and group play.

32.   The other group plays in arenas so huge that spectators need binoculars, and tickets cost as much as a hotel room.

33.   The second round of group play in the European Champions League resumes next week after a three-month hiatus, with some of the favorites needing good results.

34.   The U.S. national team was in a comfort zone going into its final match in World Cup group play today.

35.   The United States, as host team, made it past group play for a meeting with Brazil, the eventual champion.

36.   This is a welcome feature that makes group game play easier and more exciting.

37.   To win the gold, Canada must play much better than it did in group play.

38.   Traditionally, rock has offered an arena for men to show off their virtuosity and revel in group play -- like athletics, only with flashier uniforms.

39.   United, which controversially pulled out of the F.A. Cup to compete in the World Club Championship, crashed out of the latter event in group play.

40.   When the tournament began, its fans yearned only to advance beyond group play, hoping to avoid becoming the first host team not to reach the knockout round.