51.   But more than a year passed before the DNA sample was analyzed, and six and a half years went by before the sample was connected to the rapist.

52.   But the Emergency Management Director for Great Barrington, Ed McCormick, said the report was unconfirmed and that any hikers might have passed through before the storm.

53.   But under that system, as many as five years could pass before drivers with warrants lost their licenses.

54.   But wait until emotions pass before making important choices.

55.   But they concede, in deep frustration, that another two or three weeks will probably pass before the ceremony to announce his candidacy finally occurs.

56.   Clearly, the man is dying, watching his life pass before his eyes.

57.   Congress resumed work on Monday with Democratic leaders still expressing hope that a modest bill could be passed before the elections.

58.   Council Speaker Peter Vallone said the bill would be drafted within a month and could be passed before the end of the year.

59.   Days will pass before some of the multitudes of evacuees return to their homes.

60.   Days passed before all the starving animals could be rescued.