31.   An extended period of market weakness, which would add to the appeal of predictable returns, could rekindle investor interest in companies that pay out cash.

32.   An extended period of slowed growth could cut into corporate revenue around the globe and slow trade flows.

33.   An extended period of health insurance coverage beyond the severance date.

34.   An extended period of higher rates would slow demand for credit as companies scale back expansion plans and wait for better times.

35.   And Gretzky and Messier were playing on a line together for an extended period for the first time this season.

36.   And like all his books, this one involves extended periods in the library.

37.   And it is occurring after an extended period in which stock prices, while moving higher, did so within historically narrow bands.

38.   And more important, could the two lines move in opposite directions for an extended period?

39.   As a teen, Fromme would leave home or be kicked out for extended periods.

40.   As a consequence, the committee agreed that an adjustment in the stance of policy is warranted during this extended intermeeting period.