31.   But no one outside the FBI seems confident of a smooth transition.

32.   But the smooth transition plan has hit a bump.

33.   But with the smooth transition, companies will continue strong capital spending in technology, he said.

34.   By contrast it has been a relatively smooth transition for Moon and the Vikings offense.

35.   Chan said she would stay on through April to foster a smooth transition.

36.   Carthon would be a huge favorite among the players, who said they crave a smooth transition.

37.   Certainly, no one figured Ichiro for so smooth a transition to the majors, either.

38.   Continuity and a smooth transition were considerations.

39.   Co-op boards, according to West and his fellow managing agents, are increasingly asking new management candidates what they will do to insure a smooth transition.

40.   Daly and Semel pledged to work with Time Warner Chairman Gerald Levin and President Richard Parsons for a smooth transition.