91.   Although the Bruins stayed close for several minutes, the Ducks had found their groove.

92.   Always arriving together, they sharpened their skills sometimes as often as three or four times a week, staying for four or five hours at a time.

93.   An honors student for three years in high school, Gardner reportedly enjoyed school at Cal so much that some thought he might stay just for the academics.

94.   Among those who have stayed for brief periods and longer are Bruce Chen, Andruw Jones, Odalis Perez, George Lombard, Glen Williams and others.

95.   Analysts said both moves suggest that GM is prepared to stay out for at least another two weeks to get its point across.

96.   And colleagues joke that it is difficult for him to find a secretary who will stay for very long.

97.   Analysts caution, however, that if the Asia crisis lowers oil demand or if oil prices stay down for long, even long-term projects may slow.

98.   An informal poll of the Devils Wednesday showed that most players were willing to stay around for a week or so.

99.   An invader might need to stay for years to sort Haiti out.

100.   And as his guests sat silent, he sneaked a glance at their smiles, eagerly imploring them to stay for more.