11.   The incident had simply been a regrettably dramatic way to begin his first week home from Ireland.

12.   The incident was a sad commentary on British football.

13.   The incident was a severe blow to UN peace efforts.

14.   The incident was one of many domestic crises which crowded in upon the royal couple in those tumultuous early days.

15.   The incident was serious enough to sour the atmosphere for weeks.

16.   The incident was the first in a series of events that finally led to his arrest.

17.   The incidents are, as I said, legion.

18.   The most recent major incident was an explosion at an oil refinery.