1.   For a few months after its introduction, lottery fever swept the nation.

2.   Remorse about Dole, reflected in the opinion-poll chasm between him and Bill Clinton, swept the nation.

3.   Soccer fever has been sweeping the nation as they prepare for the World Cup.

4.   Although Mars mania is sweeping the nation, industry and marketing experts say it may be appealing most to baby boomers.

5.   And that belief is about to sweep the nation.

6.   Batmania may be sweeping the nation, but this was ridiculous.

7.   Because of the get-tough fever on drugs and sexual harassment that swept the nation a few years ago, we all clamored for a crackdown.

8.   A conservative tide has swept the nation.

9.   A dazzling new wave of high-technology entertainment seemed suddenly poised to sweep the nation.

10.   A national push for saving swept the nation and has lasted for years.