31.  Developments at the Palo Alto startup are being watched closely because of the track record of its co-founder, Netscape Communications Chairman Jim Clark.

32.  Dexter has worked closely with the producers.

33.  Despite initial predictions that Republican challenger Bob Dole would easily triumph in the state, polls show the president trailing him closely.

34.  Determined to own one, he watched his older relatives closely as they drove, memorizing the procedure.

35.  Diamonds and pearls were closely set in adornment, hung with precious jewels, the largest of which was an emerald 1 inches long.

36.  Development of the resolution has been monitored closely by oil traders because last week the Iraqi government threatened to cease cooperating with the U.N. if new sanctions are imposed.

37.  Developments at the uptown Guggenheim can be spotted by looking closely above certain doorways.

38.  Diabetes and heart disease are closely related.

39.  Diabetics typically must closely monitor blood glucose levels and take frequent injections of insulin if changes in diet and exercise fail to keep symptoms under control.

40.  Despite several impressive showings in the bullpen this spring, Martinez still is being closely watched.