21.   His strong backup play allowed him a try from wide out after tighthead Kees Meeuws started the initial burst upfield.

22.   Residents got their first warning about two hours after the initial burst.

23.   The bond market enjoyed an initial burst of buying in response to the housing data only to lose momentum by mid-morning.

24.   At a Democratic victory party in a Manhattan hotel, the mood was pensive -- even subdued -- following an initial burst of euphoria.