21.   U.S. retail sales rose last week from the same week a year earlier, led by strong sales at department stores and discounters.

22.   AAA spokesman Tom Calcagni says since the holiday came in the middle of the week this year, many people are extending their trips through the weekend.

23.   Because Sorem has needed expertise, the company still asks him to come back to work for a few weeks each year.

24.   For several weeks each year, the skies over this famous World War II battle site once again roar day and night with the thunder of U.S. warplanes.

25.   For a few weeks each year, most of the eight varieties are in bloom, painting her landscape with a delicate purple brush.

26.   Near the tomb is the villa of Agha Khan, where his widow spends several weeks each year.

27.   The Agricultural Fair that brings the farm to Paris for a week each year has become a popular haunt for politicians.

28.   The burial place would be opened to the public for several weeks each year, Spencer said earlier.

29.   Those who do serve face weeks every year in uniform, interfering with the civilian lives they are trying to build.

30.   Claydon was left with mixed feelings after his best week this year.