31.   Again, the wit is very dry and very English, with lots of in-jokes that pass right by those of us on this side of the Atlantic.

32.   Brazil could start taking bids for mobile telecommunications concessions as early as October if Congress passes a far-reaching bill by June, a government official said.

33.   But as the NBA passes judgment by its own lofty standards, it finds the product somewhat lacking.

34.   But several pedestrians passing by one of the signs near Times Square said they took it to be an anti-immigrant statement.

35.   But such tests are not performed randomly, and a drug user might pass one by ceasing drug usage several days in advance.

36.   But the House historian, Smock, really did seem to be watching history pass by last week.

37.   But when I passed by the sign-in books again on my way out, still, no one from the Hammerhead had registered.

38.   But with the deal passing by the narrowest of margins, and many HP employees opposed to it, the effort is expected to be even more difficult.

39.   Clinton budget director Alice Rivlin said Wednesday she would strongly urge the president to veto the budget if passed by Congress in its current form.

40.   Cruz said people passing by the restaurant Friday screamed obscenities through the door at player Luis Perea, suggesting that he give up soccer and pick bananas instead.