31.   Are special preparations being made by the Israeli, Jordanian and Palestinian governments?

32.   As Holbrooke left, a number of embassies made preparations to evacuate families and nonessential staff.

33.   As other competitors make final preparations this summer, tension among their supporters is mounting.

34.   As construction goes on outside, the astronauts inside Endeavour will be making preparations to enter the new station through a connecting tunnel and docking system.

35.   As visitors had been expected, preparations had been made.

36.   -- Homemakers and breadwinners who have exhausted themselves in making elaborate preparations for the holidays.

37.   A few Iraqis said they have stocked up on gasoline, but overall they made few preparations.

38.   A group of soldiers and spectators, including the Virgin and her retinue, toil up the hill as preparations are made at the top for the Crucifixion.

39.   A small hotel near the entrance to the ruins was nearly empty, and owner Felipe Ramirez made final preparations to handle a most unwelcome guest named Mitch.

40.   A similar preparation is made in Barbados.