31.   And of course Bond is obliged to stand between the human race and utter destruction.

32.   And Miss Rudge, with her British accent and the air of a very proper Bostonian, stood between him and a sometimes overbearing public.

33.   And the only things standing between him and legendary status are time and good health.

34.   And when John F. Kennedy ran for president, he stood between the Ionic columns during an autumn twilight and spoke to thousands standing in the plaza below.

35.   And Thursday, inside sold-out Soldier Field, the flamboyant Super Falcons will be standing between the Americans and the World Cup quarterfinals.

36.   Anyone who has ever stood between kamikaze messenger and destination knows it will be one helluva battle.

37.   As Adams gathered up her belongings, she realized she was standing between Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Marion Jones.

38.   As the regular season makes the turn for home, that may be the greatest obstacle standing between Dallas and an unprecedented Super Bowl three-peat.

39.   As they are today, the Lakers always seemed to be the lone but imposing barrier standing between the Royals and success.

40.   At the moment, Peres stands between them and that admission.