31.   Olajuwon said he would withhold comment until the NBA hands down an official ruling.

32.   One of those critics, Senator Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, has withheld comment for the time being.

33.   Peretz withheld comment.

34.   Our parents wisely withheld comment, except to wish us luck.

35.   Prosecutors also withheld comment.

36.   The Motion Picture Association of America withheld comment until Wednesday, when its president, Jack Valenti, is scheduled to testify at a Senate hearing on media violence.

37.   The Navy said it would withhold comment on the settlement until the terms were made public.

38.   The remark itself was harmless but it was uttered after officials had agreed to withhold any comment until the talks were over.

39.   They are withholding comment on the Makah request, pending meetings with tribal officials.

40.   Tobacco industries are withholding comment until a settlement is formally announced.