101.   More than a decade passed before Virgil reached the major leagues.

102.   More than five minutes and seven possessions would pass before St. Louis scored again.

103.   More than a minute passed before a Washburn turnover stopped the clock.

104.   My life did not pass before my eyes.

105.   Months or years can pass before some of them cross the barrier that protects the brain.

106.   Nearly two centuries passed before the first European finally set eyes on the bay.

107.   Nearly a week passed before fingerprint analyses confirmed on Monday that Resendez-Ramirez had been in the Morber home.

108.   Nearly an hour passed before a colleague arrived toting a new inverter, or power converter, from Discount Auto Parts.

109.   Nearly a quarter of a century passed before Mantle spoke to Bouton again.

110.   Nearly a week passed before Woods let Zoeller off the hook in such a way Zoeller could have been forgiven for feeling as though he was still dangling.