41.   At this point, the confident consumer is the only thing standing between us and a full-blown recession.

42.   At times, Burton seems to be all that stands between an orderly process and a name-calling political free-for-all.

43.   At that moment, she stood between the once-and-future kings of her adopted country.

44.   At the intermediate school in Staten Island where she teaches, two decades of tradition stand between the staff and seasonal depression.

45.   Banks still give mortgages, but many would rather let the mortgage broker stand between them and the customer.

46.   Because at times, it seemed that Bill Clinton was the only thing standing between us and the Christian Theocracy of America.

47.   Because he was the only thing that stood between Wilt Chamberlain and at least a half-dozen NBA championships.

48.   Bob Dole is what stands between us and the nomination, and I think if we start beating him, all the filing deadlines have passed.

49.   Both overachiever and underachiever stand between me and the gym exit.

50.   A famous Jesuit once said that the only thing that stands between humans and the truth is a story.