11.   The sale closing ended several months of dealmaking marked by changing players, perplexing delays, and a brief bout of litigation.

12.   A brief bout of panic has passed and store shelves are well stocked.

13.   But the nose was not bleeding during the brief bout.

14.   Market stalls are well stocked with food and prices have stabilized after news of rebel victories sparked a brief bout of panic buying earlier this month.

15.   Until the brief bout of violence, protests were noisy but peaceful.