11.   All this played out against the backdrop of the most prominent collapse in modern NBA playoff history, the best team failing against the worst team.

12.   An era of modern naval history in Puget Sound will end as well, for the Nimitz will not be returning.

13.   An opinion poll ranked him roughly between Churchill and Gandhi as a revered figure of modern history.

14.   Ancient Greek culture, modern history, economics, philosophy, music and dance will be among the study topics.

15.   And for the first time in modern history, Mexicans will not be ruled by the PRI.

16.   And it may seem a peculiar concern to members who this year spent less time at work than in any other Congress in modern history.

17.   And for the first time in this region in modern history, they will not be doing it in Manhattan.

18.   And that is a marker of sorts in a country whose modern history has been dominated by the struggle between military and civilian leaders.

19.   And neither has modern history benefited Greek wines, at least outside Greece.

20.   And that meant that one of the most momentous peace meetings in modern history fizzled to a close on a rainy night that dampened spirits.