31.   But the threat of a new U.S. strike on Iraq has apparently passed, in part because of the objections of France and other U.S. allies.

32.   By evening, large numbers of police officers maintained an uneasy peace, and Palestinians called for a protest strike on Wednesday.

33.   Castro whirled and presented Piazza with a strike on one hop.

34.   Clark said the initial strike on the train could not have been avoided since the aircraft first fired long before the pilot actually saw the train.

35.   Cone issued a pre-emptive strike on what is sure to be an emotional return when he next pitches at Yankee Stadium.

36.   Despite the Iraqi announcement of a pull-back, Defense Secretary William Perry would not rule out a pre-emptive strike on Baghdad.

37.   Earlier, in the mid-afternoon Thursday, Israeli helicopters conducted surgical rocket strikes on Palestinian security facilities.

38.   Edwards delivered harsh words Thursday against Republicans who publicly questioned the timing of U.S. military strikes on Iraq.

39.   Each strike on a drum was a gesture requiring tension and release, an inhalation and an exhalation.

40.   Errant strikes on civilian targets have prompted second-guessing by human rights groups of the bombing campaign being waged from the skies.