11.   It has a mandate to operate for three months, but the period can be extended by the agreement of both sides.

12.   Lawmakers were sympathetic to the alarm company concerns and expressed hope that the so-called permissive dialing period could be extended another three months.

13.   Nonetheless, Judge Abram strongly suggested that she would not extend the period.

14.   That period may be extended for an additional three years.

15.   That period could be extended, of course, if the market rallies to a new high from here.

16.   The homeroom period was extended to almost two hours so that the students could get the books signed.

17.   The National Education Association says homework helps kids learn, extends periods of learning, links home and school and improves comprehension of material and raises grades.

18.   The period can be extended for a further six months through the Automobile Club.

19.   The review period could be extended if the land appraisal took longer.

20.   This period could be extended up to five years.