31.   The official Lebanese explanation was that Sharon might try to pull a fast one and interrupt the live feed to address the conference himself.

32.   The official explanation was last-minute fine-tuning.

33.   The official explanation was that August was too hot for the horses that draw the ceremonial carriage that bears new ambassadors to the presidential mansion.

34.   The official explanation for the delay is that there is no point making grand plans for the island until they can be paid for.

35.   The official explanation for the trip is a meeting of French-speaking regional leaders to discuss the crisis that is gripping Rwanda, Burundi and Zaire.

36.   The official explanation is that individual publicity detracts from business and teamwork.

37.   The official explanation by management was that he had pulled a tummy muscle.

38.   The official explanation for the trip is a summit meeting of French-speaking regional leaders to discuss the crisis that is gripping Rwanda, Burundi and Zaire.

39.   The official explanation is that the cows were probably fed grain tainted with animal matter.

40.   The official explanation was jet lag.