31.   But Ford had to take a moment to sarcastically acknowledge the halftime fiasco.

32.   But he has never taken a moment in the NFL for granted.

33.   But it takes one moment of magic to change a game, to steal it at a vital moment.

34.   But sports fans nevertheless might want to take a moment today to pop a root beer and say whee.

35.   But then take a moment to substitute your salary for their six figures, then try to look favorably on an attempt by your employer to reduce it.

36.   But the catcher took a moment to try and brace for a collision with Martin.

37.   Cal Ripken Jr. took a moment out of his career, out of his season, out of his special night, to reach out to his fans.

38.   Carefully plain-spoken rather than fiery, Hastert took a moment to remember a predecessor.

39.   Compton took a moment to collect himself.

40.   Closer Jose Mesa gathered the ball, took a moment to gather himself, then attempted a throw to second to start an inning-ending double play.