11.   The protest was to end before high tide, when oil tankers normally navigate the channel.

12.   Chinese leaders reiterated demands that the bombing campaign end before it will agree to discuss a peace plan for Kosovo in the United Nations Security Council.

13.   His fairytale start in the sport came to an end shortly before the Atlanta Olympics when Togo withdrew its permission for Senakwami to compete for the country.

14.   It is just that some know the end before others.

15.   The Valencia striker headed the third eight minutes from the end before Dean Saunders replied for the Welsh.

16.   The year often ends before all hearings in a case are completed, and the council is reconstituted, requiring fresh hearings.

17.   His lusty innings came to an end just before drinks in the extended morning session when he was caught and bowled by spinner Daniel Vettori just before the declaration.

18.   His rumbustious innings came to an end just before drinks in the extended morning session when he was caught and bowled by spinner Daniel Vettori.

19.   Most people here would like to see the civil war brought to an end before going to the polls.

20.   The Australians then refused to play their World Cup opener in Colombo in February for security reasons and prevaricated until the end before embarking on the present tour.