71.   She recently indicated privately she was willing to extend for three more years past the end of September, when she is scheduled to step down, diplomats said.

72.   She recently indicated she was willing to extend for three more years past the end of September, when she is scheduled to step down, diplomats said.

73.   Such elusive searches can continue for some flood victims years past their losses, says Mary Armsworth, an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Houston.

74.   Showing power and resilience from years past, Steffi Graf defeated Lindsay Davenport in three sets Tuesday to advance to the French Open semifinals.

75.   The public observation gallery was nearly filled for the vote, which in years past has gone largely unnoticed.

76.   The traditional white collar of years past is gone.

77.   Wednesday, she recalled the fiery woman of years past, speaking to a group of students in Cape Town.

78.   Unlike years past when census takers went home to home, most families are expected to reply by mail, though they can also answer by e-mail or phone.