1.   When the smoke cleared, we could see that the building had been completely destroyed.

2.   He came out before the smoke had cleared and swung the door quietly on well-oiled hinges.

3.   Almost before the smoke had cleared, anti-terrorist proposals were introduced in Congress.

4.   Amidst all the thunder of transcontinental political battle, the smoke briefly clears and the two claimants for the throne engage in hand-to-hand combat.

5.   And by the time the smoke clears next month, this playoff season may not be any different.

6.   And by the time the smoke had cleared in Washington East and Washington West, both sides had shot themselves in the foot.

7.   And when the smoke cleared, the outcome was still in question.

8.   And when the smoke cleared, the results were the same.

9.   And then the smoke cleared.

10.   And when the smoke clears on these midterm elections, the outcome of this campaign is likely to be seen as a referendum on the national mood.