11.   Crew asked to be given until Thursday afternoon to make his decision, the parents said.

12.   Every pastor was given until this spring to conduct background checks on all employees and volunteers who come into contact with children.

13.   Existing shareholders who chose to take cash instead of tradable shares were given until this afternoon to choose.

14.   Field was given until the end of June -- when his contract would expire -- to try the corner office on for size.

15.   Frank said Microsoft had been given until the first half of November to submit a written response to the allegations in this latest, extended lawsuit.

16.   He has said that the terms of his deal with the Russian government gave him until next year to return the money he owes.

17.   He is giving himself until January to decide on a plan of action.

18.   He gave them until next Thursday to meet his demands or face a subpoena the next day.

19.   Lust said he was given until Tuesday to respond, but that he was seeking an extension.

20.   Only after those words tumble out does he add that he is giving himself until the end of the year to ponder the question.