31.   The lights dim.

32.   The lights dimmed briefly at La Guardia Airport, but airplanes were able to land normally.

33.   The lights dimmed to darkness after the final bows.

34.   The light dims when the focus switches from home-run races to pennant races.

35.   The lights dim, the music swells.

36.   The lights dimmed, models in see-through chiffon ball gowns pranced down the runway, and Ms. Tilberis was soon absorbed in the parade.

37.   The light dimmed some when Rodriguez struck out, but up stepped Martinez, a man made for hitting with the game on the line.

38.   The light is dimming in New England, the Curse ever more apocalyptic.

39.   The master of ceremonies jogs to his seat when the lights dim.

40.   The light had dimmed for Sele in recent weeks.