31.   They voted to put a hold on all new expenses, but they still want flowers planted at the riverfront park.

32.   Unusually chilly weather this weekend and next week will put a hold on spring again.

33.   When the glitch was identified, Empire put a hold on its decision to cancel comprehensive individual coverage.

34.   Wolff puts a hold on all his calls as the tape of the Louisville game begins.

35.   As chairman of a key Senate Appropriations subcommittee, Gregg has the authority to put a hold on foreign assistance outlays singlehandedly.

36.   Banks, for example, have put a hold on approving new loans to customers in case the new budget introduces new banking guidelines.

37.   Britain, which conducted its nuclear tests in the Nevada desert, has put a hold on tests in line with the U.S. moratorium.

38.   Grams had put a hold on the nominations last spring.

39.   In a letter to Albright, Gilman said he was invoking his authority as International Relations Committee chairman to put a hold on all but the AIDS money.

40.   Iraq often accuses the U.S. and British representatives on the U.N. sanctions committee of putting holds on contracts.