11.   Both after a somewhat rocky start in school became college professors.

12.   After a rocky start, the fledgling Lutece took flight.

13.   After a rocky start, he lasted five innings, giving up three runs on six hits.

14.   After a rocky start caused by his populist declarations and flirtation with Fidel Castro, his relations with Washington also have improved.

15.   After a rocky start marked by resignations and charges of disorganization, planning for the Democratic National Convention is picking up steam.

16.   After a rocky start, Windows NT now performs well enough to persuade companies to scrap rival products in its favor.

17.   After his rocky start, Pettitte shut down the Red Sox before being lifted with one out in the eighth.

18.   After the rocky start, the two bonded.

19.   After three delays, and running two months behind schedule, the deregulation test project has already gotten off to a rocky start.

20.   All in all, a rocky start to the new musical year.