51.   The Clinton campaign had hit something of a rough patch in mid-September.

52.   The Clinton administration sees Chernomyrdin as a stabilizing figure to whom Washington can turn to smooth over the rough patches in the U.S.-Russian relationship.

53.   The film follows Wade through a particularly rough patch of winter.

54.   The man who plays the Bird has gone through some rough patches.

55.   The most closely scrutinized, criticized and admired first lady of the modern era has been going through a rough patch lately.

56.   The shorts have had rough patches more often than not in recent years -- and the next few months could be another one.

57.   The relationship between Kiley and Giuliani has had its rough patches, with critical comments by Kiley angering the mayor.

58.   The truth is that manners and politeness can get you through the rough patches of a relationship.

59.   The visit also came during what increasingly appears to be a new rough patch in his marriage to Hillary Rodham Clinton.

60.   There are rough patches in her voice, strained high notes and inelegant embellishments.