31.   Organizers said a sudden increase in temperatures in recent days worsened the condition of the ice and forced the change in schedule.

32.   A sudden increase in the rat population led to the attacks on people, it quoted experts as saying.

33.   A U.S. official charged that the Taliban is likely behind the sudden increase in opium that is making its way into Europe and Asia.

34.   But researchers believe that this sudden increase of activity may be a prelude to a real eruption, the report said.

35.   But the biggest impact was in a sudden increase in book sales.

36.   He said he would consider taking legal action if any of them shows a sudden increase in wealth, but he refused to release the lists.

37.   He said he would consider taking legal action if any of them shows a sudden increase in wealth.

38.   Last week, a shortage of fuel created lines at gas stations due to a sudden increase in demand.

39.   Meanwhile, Megat Junid said the ministry has identified the prices of three items - rice, chicken and red chillies - as have experiencing sudden increases.

40.   Pre-eclampsia, characterized by a sudden increase in blood pressure in late pregnancy, is one of the most dangerous and baffling complications of pregnancy.