1.   Before it became too painful for you?

2.   If the pundits are right, the economic situation May become worse before the end of the year.

3.   Before long it became the local hangout for townies, farmers and new residents, many of whom became the nucleus for the rebirth of the village.

4.   Besides setting a definite date for ending rent regulations altogether, Bruno said he would insist on decontrol for all apartments that become vacant before that date.

5.   Before long she became the anchor of the weekend editions of the NBC news programs.

6.   But it still had a long way to go before it became a number among others, although somewhat more mysterious.

7.   But that was before a state of the probity of Minnesota elected Jesse Ventura governor and before wrestling became the sport with perhaps the most integrated appeal in America.

8.   Fed officials already have stated that they intend to wait for consumer price inflation to become evident before raising rates, Zukowski said.

9.   Frank Brothers, trainer of Derby favorite Pulpit, planned to ask the stewards for permission to skip the post parade if the colt becomes anxious before the race.

10.   If the bill becomes law before the end of the year, tax withholding tables will be adjusted so the saving will immediately begin showing up on paychecks.