21.   But many lawmakers say the language is too vague and could allow immigrants to be locked up for weeks or months without a hearing.

22.   But while that agreement seemed to inch the crisis closer to a solution, the three sides have been negotiating for months without signing an accord.

23.   Chris Stynes went the month without drawing a walk.

24.   Clean out the ashes when it gets too full and cure it again if you go for more than a month without lighting it.

25.   Computer users can go for months without having to reboot their systems, according to Microsoft.

26.   Congress began its recess this month without resolving the matter of election reform.

27.   Continental and its pilots have been negotiating for several months without success.

28.   Critics of Arafat or his top henchmen are routinely jailed for months without being charged.

29.   Dogs and livestock wandered the landscape, free after months without human supervision.

30.   Domesticated pets are almost never taught this skill and may remain in pain for weeks and months without displaying outward signs of discomfort.