11.   But the boom ended before the century was over, a victim of the long fight to evict Spain.

12.   But the festival ended before the group performed.

13.   But to a man they have defended the cause rather than mourn the possibility that their careers could end before their time.

14.   But the United States wants these violations to end before sending UN forces.

15.   El Globo reported this morning that the coup attempt ended before it could pose a threat to the government.

16.   Fehr said the meeting will end before lunch so that he can brief his constituents on the ongoing negotiations.

17.   For the same reason, Bierce was jealous and dismissive of Stephen Crane, hailed as the definitive interpreter of a war that ended before his birth.

18.   Football was designed originally to be ended before Thanksgiving, when there was only college football.

19.   He said he would wait until the holiday sales season ended before deciding which stores to close.

20.   He said he was relieved and delighted that the strike ended before the holidays.