1.   Heavy rains subsided across much of the state as the storm, designated Tropical Storm Gordon, continued its northeastern course.

2.   It was an eventful first round of the Senior PGA Championship, when the rain finally subsided, and a few legends stepped forward.

3.   Mo Vaughn drove up to Shea Stadium on Sunday morning as the rain subsided, taking the opportunity to survey his new but familiar surroundings.

4.   Patience and optimism prevailed Saturday at the NHRA Winternationals as the rain subsided and records were set.

5.   The rains subsided on Wednesday, and Hance took the day off from rescue operations.

6.   The rain had subsided when the cortege resumed its trip along the boulevards and on to the poorer neighborhood where the Missionaries of Charity have their headquarters.

7.   When the rains subsided, the house was lowered and the foundation poured.

8.   When the rains subsided, the rice and corn fields became a feast for insects.

9.   When the rain subsided briefly, I walked over to the spa.

10.   Play that was suspended because of darkness Friday finally resumed two hours late Saturday after rains subsided.