31.   But mindful of questions about the state of his health, he threw his support to Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass.

32.   But they were used as a basis for charges against reformist journalists and dozens of activists close to groups that had thrown their support behind Khatami.

33.   But Tuesday, McKeon threw his support back to Armey, saying he polled fellow party members and concluded that Armey could hold off the challenge.

34.   But when the Arizonan ran for President last year, Gramm threw his support to George W. Bush.

35.   By supporting the reorganization, IRI is throwing its support behind Riverso, adding to optimism that the labor dispute can be worked out in a matter of weeks.

36.   Dan Quayle threw his support to George W. Bush, describing him as the candidate with the values as well as the other qualifications to be president.

37.   Democrats quickly threw their support to the president.

38.   Dole made nary a reference to remaining rival Pat Buchanan, but praised rivals who have withdrawn and thrown their support to him.

39.   Environmental groups threw their support behind Lieutenant Governor Gray Davis, the Democratic nominee for governor, early in his primary campaign.

40.   Fifteen of them have endorsed Dole, while two have endorsed Gramm and one has thrown his support behind former Tennessee Gov. Lamar Alexander.