31.   At first, the football player said, he was afraid donating part of a lung to his sister would mean the end of his athletic career.

32.   Back to school means the end of campouts and lazy mornings.

33.   Barring any appeals, that means the end of the case.

34.   Because new officers are on probation for their first two years, the charges effectively meant the end of his career.

35.   Bill Bradley was brushing off any suggestion that a poor showing could mean the end of his White House bid.

36.   Berlusconi warned at one point that a victory by the center-left would mean an end to all elections.

37.   A loss tonight might mean the end of his career.

38.   A couple of days later, Guerin signed a pro contract with the Devils, which in another era would have meant the end of his Olympic aspirations.

39.   A peace treaty with me means an end to the state of war between Israel and its most dangerous enemy.

40.   A not guilty verdict would also not mean the end of his legal troubles.