51.   But even Democrats conceded that the groundwork had been laid for the least incendiary budget negotiations in recent memory.

52.   But even veteran lawmakers probably have not witnessed this degree of high-level horse-trading in recent memory.

53.   But as of Thursday evening, investigators still had no solid leads, and the worst crime in recent memory in pastoral, peaceful Union County remained unsolved.

54.   But his recent memory works just as well.

55.   But no one in recent memory has uttered those thoughts in an official capacity.

56.   But no airline in recent memory has been crippled as severely as American is now.

57.   But no president in recent memory has issued a blanket statement that he would attempt to prevent strikes at all airlines.

58.   But John Paul, more than any other pope in recent memory, has repeatedly expressed deep respect and fondness for the Orthodox.

59.   But never in recent memory has it been used to weaken what amounts to a national consensus on environmental issues.

60.   But the agreement reached Tuesday almost certainly means that the governor and the leaders will complete their work this year earlier than they have in recent memory.