31.   But Peruvian officials publicly rejected any timetables.

32.   But Palestinian officials apparently rejected that offer in a rare joint security meeting with Israelis on Wednesday night.

33.   But King County officials rejected them all as unqualified.

34.   But Putin and Russian military officials rejected that condition immediately.

35.   But Russian military officials have rejected that possibility.

36.   But the mayor said White House officials had rejected the idea on the ground that a visit to one applicant would be unfair to others.

37.   But U.S. officials have so far rejected the idea in the face of objections from an outraged exile community.

38.   But university officials reject allegations that the books and other items were somehow ill-gotten booty.

39.   But Treasury officials reject the suggestion that the administration has been too timid in its statements.

40.   Celera officials vigorously reject the assertion and say their method worked well.