21.   Low-key rallies by Iranians have since taken place.

22.   One long rally had Davenport scrambling from sideline to sideline, but she managed to chase down a backhand and yank it crosscourt for a winner.

23.   The New Zealand rally had a ceremonial start in Auckland later Thursday while competition stages begin Friday and continue to Sunday.

24.   The rally had the feel of a rock concert, and those attending waited in lines up to a half-hour long just to get inside.

25.   The rally has had its share of tragedy.

26.   The stock rally had trouble sustaining itself Wednesday in the face of some unfavorable corporate earnings reports.

27.   This year the rally has no official sponsor.

28.   The rally had a semi-carnival feel, with protest floats and demonstrators clutching helium balloons and wearing baseball caps with emblems of the organisers.