31.   The possible alternative, constructing a giant cofferdam able to withstand the pounding of Gulf waves, would take less time, but could cost millions.

32.   The possible alternative is death, but treadmills and Stairmasters strike me as far more frightening.

33.   The staff of the House Judiciary Committee, which would hold an impeachment investigation and hearings, has already begun studying possible alternatives to impeachment.

34.   Then again, consider the possible alternatives.

35.   This is intended to give adjoining property owners and historic preservation officials time to object or discuss possible alternatives when a particular building is set to be demolished.

36.   This affects only typing for which there is a single possible alternative in the spelling dictionary, and it ignores proper names.

37.   Opposition leaders once touted as possible democratic alternatives make fierce statements about fighting him, but cannot mobilize support.

38.   American PGA Tour official Ben Nelson would not discuss the possible alternatives if the course remained unplayable on Sunday.

39.   Because of the continuing divisions, Baker suggested possible alternatives during the London meeting.

40.   BHP said possible alternatives to building a tailings dam included piping tailings to land below the mountains, or dredging to reduce the effects on river beds.