71.   Beginning at the end of the last century and continuing into this one, the army rapidly expanded its social services.

72.   Beginning this month and continuing into September, fairs can be found throughout the region.

73.   Both continued well into his at-bat.

74.   Block said an investigation continued into the paper mixup that allowed the woman to go free.

75.   A federal judge in Brooklyn is to hold a hearing on the case Friday, and the wrangling over the ballot could continue well into next month.

76.   A chance of showers was expected to continue into Thursday.

77.   A federal investigation continues into Dime officers and other individuals who may have participated in what prosecutors have characterized as widespread mortgage fraud.

78.   A public archeological excavation of the Nassau Street Tavern will start Saturday and continue into the fall.

79.   A reputation for lacking toughness is not a pretty label in this sport, and the whispers continued into this season.

80.   A separate Labor Department report showed a sharp cut in first-time claims for unemployment insurance last week, suggesting the extremely tight labor market continued into summer.