31.   I took the hint, stopped asking questions and rested myself.

32.   I took the hint.

33.   Investors took the hint Thursday, with a vengeance.

34.   Kriendler brought the house lights to full brightness, but the man refused to take the hint.

35.   Lieberman should take the hints and resign quickly from the Senate race.

36.   Many doctors have taken the hint and now work in street clothes instead.

37.   Many have taken the hint that an atmosphere of chronic bellyaching can only turn off good fans and corporate sponsors.

38.   Maybe your significant other will take the hint and buy you the real thing.

39.   Maybe manager Art Howe and pitching coach Bob Cluck will take the hint, waiting until the end of spring before they set their rotation in stone.

40.   My wife took the hint.