41.   But many reformers inside and outside of the government believe that they may have found a new standard-bearer who may make headway as long as speaks in nonconfrontational tones.

42.   But the latest driver in the pipeline has a name that has been around as long as the sport of stock car racing.

43.   But the lines at each successive gate were as long as the ones at the last.

44.   But the ice is still nearly as long as Massachusetts, and has about twice the surface area of Rhode Island.

45.   But we warned that to carry out this program was going to take some years, even as long as five years.

46.   Cardigans as long as coats.

47.   Clinging to Jordan as long as possible, Nike may bring out a line of Jordan casual shoes, following up with everything from Jordan socks to suits.

48.   Coach Jon Gruden arrived at his weekly, day-after-the-game news conference with a list of injuries as long as his arm.

49.   Cooper said the hospital began experiencing financial trouble as long as three years ago.

50.   Crema may be kept in the refrigerator as long as a week.