21.   But there have been some rough spots.

22.   By and large, the program delivers on this promise, although it has some glaring rough spots.

23.   Despite the rough spots, I ended up becoming more comfortable dining alone in Paris than I ever would be at home.

24.   Dr. Norman Thagard, a former astronaut who was the first American to stay aboard Mir, said the cooperative program was worth doing, despite some rough spots.

25.   Elway had his rough spots, but he found receiver Rod Smith on several deep throws that set up Denver scores.

26.   Ethel credits their religion with helping them through the rough spots.

27.   Even so, market strategists predicted more rough spots in the next few weeks.

28.   Even the best mutual funds can hit rough spots.

29.   Every championship defender goes through a rough spot at some point during the season.

30.   Every marriage has its rough spots.