31. In 1930, the teenager obtained work on a tramp steamer by prevaricating about his age. 32. After prevaricating , Oscar sees a chance to restore his fortunes and salvage his relationship with Lily. 33. Throughout his trials he lied through his teeth and grossly prevaricated , but they saw through him. 34. Let him slither off to New York or wherever he plans to do his post-retirement prevaricating . 35. Instead he has prevaricated , and refused to either retract his accusation or provide proof of his accusation. 36. Asked whether those who prevaricated were Republicans or Democrats, the official replied, " Both ." 37. The Celtic board initially prevaricated in response to the Taylor Report, partly due to divisions in the board. 38. Still the Commissioners prevaricated , daunted by the potential costs, estimated by Robert Stevenson at ?3, 000. 39. Albright said she was confident that if Milosevic continued to prevaricate , all NATO governments would vote for military action. 40. Once again Felton prevaricated at the start and nearly refused to race, disregarding the instructions of umpire Bill Beach.