31.   But Russian leaders gave mixed signals as to whether they would try to take Grozny by storm.

32.   But senior alliance officials continue to give mixed signals about where an attack could occur.

33.   But the mixed signals seem unlikely to be clarified before Annan visits Beirut in a few days.

34.   But the letter contained several messages and a mixed signal.

35.   But some professors say Harvard has sent mixed signals about the seriousness of grade inflation.

36.   But the company gives out mixed signals about the sustainability of its performance.

37.   But the industry still sends mixed signals to the homosexual community.

38.   But those mixed signals also could spell more trouble ahead.

39.   But, the data watched closely by the Fed to gauge inflation continue to send mixed signals.

40.   But, with no official word coming down, mixed signals persist.