11.   Besides the turnaround in hitting, the Mariners received excellent work from four relievers after a shaky start from Chris Bosio.

12.   Both players got off to shaky starts, trying to dissect strong defensive units that ended up being the real stars of a hard-hitting first half.

13.   After a shaky start at midseason, he has played well.

14.   After a shaky start in windy conditions, Duffy Waldorf hung onto his hat, his composure and the lead.

15.   After a shaky start, Clinton has gained in the upstate areas by energetically working the rural coffee shops and courting the hometown television stations.

16.   After a shaky start, he settled in.

17.   After a shaky start to the playoffs, Theodore has picked up where he left off in the regular season.

18.   After a shaky start with a couple of foster families, Shantwania ended up in the home of Arthur and Beverly Mayweather, where she stayed through high school.

19.   After a shaky start, DreamWorks seems to be fairly stable now.

20.   After a shaky start, his speech Friday at the National Cathedral struck the note of somber confidence that the nation was looking for.