31.   -- The administration has set up a special task force in the White House to explore options to stave off any economic damage from the attacks.

32.   A strong peso makes Mexican stocks more valuable in dollar terms and can help stave off inflation.

33.   A timely rise in oil prices, coupled with a sensible monetary policy, helped stave off crisis.

34.   A weakening currency and quickening money supply growth has forced Malaysia to keep interest rates high to stave off inflation.

35.   Abandoning dignity to stave off hunger?

36.   According to researchers at Arizona State University, women are better off with a well-cushioned fanny than a well-rounded tummy when it comes to staving off heart attacks.

37.   Bush, who is seeking reelection, may be able to use his alliances with the White House to stave off drilling for the short term.

38.   Bush, who is seeking re-election, may be able to use his alliances with the White House to stave off drilling for the short term.

39.   Buster tried to use his vote to stave off a veto of his environmental-audit bill.

40.   But as long as Forbes and Alexander stay in the race, Dole will will lose votes to them and have a hard time staving off Buchanan.