21.   The Dodgers continued their pattern of scoring early.

22.   The error continued a pattern that began in the third game of this World Series.

23.   The debate could be especially complicated if the market continues the volatile seesaw pattern that left even the most seasoned investors off balance over the last week.

24.   The Knicks continued that pattern to open the third quarter.

25.   The Nasdaq composite index continued the pattern of triple-digit point moves that have been its hallmark so far this year.

26.   The most recent buying spurt has continued the pattern.

27.   The order continued a pattern by the administration of trying to distance itself from a corporate meltdown whose aftershocks have been felt in both the political and business worlds.

28.   The United States was then able to continue the pattern that has held throughout the tournament, with its depth of talent wearing down the opposition.

29.   This continues a pattern that took hold in World War II and the Korean conflict and grew to maturity in Vietnam.

30.   Those questions today continued the pattern of skepticism about the defense.