31.   But Ford had roped consistently enough to enter the San Francisco rodeo in striking distance.

32.   But he knew he had gutted out a day when he did not have his best stuff and remained within striking distance of the leaders.

33.   But he declined to predict that a settlement was in striking distance, as he had on Tuesday.

34.   But frustrated that the lead was remaining in striking distance for the Colonials, Flint switched strategies.

35.   But just about everybody in the field is within striking distance of Verplank.

36.   But officials with both campaigns said Sanders has moved within striking distance.

37.   But the incumbent, Sen. Robert C. Smith, stayed within striking distance because he was able to hold on to his hard-core base.

38.   But the general and Wilson, both down by only half a dozen points or so, were still within striking distance.

39.   But that does not mean Martin is growing frustrated by his inability to reel Gordon into immediate striking distance.

40.   But there are a few others within striking distance, too.