91.   The monologue had its origin in a trip Gray made to Flagstaff, Ariz., and the Grand Canyon with his then-wife, Renee.

92.   The motorcycle rides had their origins in an off-hand on-the-air remark.

93.   The notion of musical gesture has literal origins.

94.   The modern novel had its origins in chivalric tales of knights in armor and damsels in distress.

95.   The other trend, which has its origins in unhappy compromises, is to do interesting things with capitals.

96.   The Oxford English Dictionary, the foremost authority on derivations of the language, notes that niggardly has obscure origins but may be Scandinavian or Old French.

97.   The obviously close relationship between Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. had its origin in the relationship between Senior and his father.

98.   The problem facing upstate shelters has its origins in the system under which they receive public funds.

99.   The police said the tragedy played out in Brooklyn on Monday had its origins in an ill-starred relationship between Parker and Ms. DiMedici nearly two years ago.

100.   The ruin of the massive statues in Bamiyan has telltale origins in Saudi Arabia.