31.   Saturday, he could have used Martin instead of McEnroe, but he opted to stay with the doubles team that had won in the first round against Mexico.

32.   Sandy, mostly collie, splashed around more timidly and opted to stay close to shore.

33.   Several players have been in daily contact with Mashburn, who has opted to stay home rather than attend games.

34.   Single sculler John Riley has opted to stay in Boston and practice on his own.

35.   So far, orcas have opted to stay.

36.   Some evacuees opted to stay with families, and others will be temporarily housed at the Holiday Inn in Woodland Hills.

37.   Some invitees, such as Red Sox farmhand Adam Everett, opted to stay with their clubs.

38.   The Browns opted to stay in their home rather than relocate.

39.   The coup disintegrated, however, when the elder Ford sided with Ross and Millen opted to stay in the television booth.

40.   The others, including the Gun family, opted to stay on the East Coast.