11.   But history has familiar patterns.

12.   But just as certain, the preponderance of Ichiromania surrounding the Mariners opener followed a familiar pattern when it comes to the low-profile Martinez.

13.   But it is following the familiar pattern.

14.   But the familiar pattern of overshooting and subsequent modularization is becoming evident.

15.   But the rhythms of cities such as Dayton have long returned to a familiar pattern.

16.   But those struggling mightily to survive saw little relevance in the government statistics, other than a familiar pattern of the rich getting richer.

17.   But the tepid international response to the U.S. strike fit neatly into what has become a familiar pattern.

18.   But, conforming to a familiar pattern, they stranded five runners over those two innings while coming up short.

19.   Continuing a familiar pattern, shares of top auto and electronics makers rose while banks fell.

20.   Dan Marino turned his ankle on the plastic carpet here, and familiar patterns of behavior ensued.