31.   Advertisers say the game is hard to beat for sheer numbers.

32.   Add the sheer number of candidates to a political climate rife with accusations of back-room deals for the favored and backstabbing for the troublemakers.

33.   But a secret of that unique management skill was the sheer number of hours Walter spent behind his desk, according to some colleagues.

34.   Bruton said the sheer number of serious offenders was one reason for deciding not to distribute information on all of them, as have police departments in other jurisdictions.

35.   But critics say the sheer number of attacks against opposition members cannot be explained by coincidence.

36.   But his recounting of the slide toward war since late March made clear that the big surprise of the conflict has been the sheer number of surprises.

37.   But in sheer numbers, fathers pose a more serious problem.

38.   But in sheer numbers, Latinos were most undercounted.

39.   But many committee members seemed less aggrieved by individual cases than the sheer number of Russian children who are adopted by Americans.

40.   But many protest participants said the sheer number of shoes Tuesday gave them hope.