41.   The total collapse of the Soviet Union and its Eastern European satellites was hardly expected.

42.   Their problems did not reflect a state of total collapse, he said, adding the faint-hearted should step aside.

43.   There would be a total collapse of the global environment if the rest of the world began consuming resources at the rate of the United States.

44.   They climbed back there just in time to show the Orioles and the skeptics that their shrinking lead was not a precursor to a total collapse.

45.   This could mean that a rush of compromises will precede any final agreement, or that a total collapse will result.

46.   This was a total Braves collapse, from their batters failing to hit to their fielders failing to field to their manager reverting to classic World Series form.

47.   This is a club that has suffered a total collapse and is showing what little character it has within its ranks.

48.   This is usually displayed by a total collapse of politeness and common sense.

49.   Wildlife specialists say, barring total collapse of the system, the blend of social and economic forces will combine to give staying power to hunting.

50.   A likelier event than a coup is a total collapse of order after a presidential election in which Mr. Mugabe has patently lost but refuses to accept the consequences.