21.   In each case, the executives left quickly, often collecting big bonuses for short stints.

22.   Instead of rushing him back to the starting rotation, La Russa and Duncan gave him short stints out of the bullpen.

23.   It offers a chance to get a feel for the game that is more difficult when coming in for short stints.

24.   Karsay needs this time to work slowly back into pitching form with short stints in otherwise meaningless games.

25.   Last week, Norman seemed to get a last chance, with short stints against Boston, Washington and New Jersey.

26.   Many other entrepreneurs are taking the corporate reins after just a short stint in the financial world.

27.   Murray played well in a short minor-league stint before becoming available to play with the Angels again.

28.   Only a short stint in the Junior League wins me clemency.

29.   Potanin also used his savvy to help the company during a short stint as a top Kremlin official.

30.   Recently, Moses Malone, who had a short stint with the Hawks, was the first player to skip college and make the Basketball Hall of Fame.