61.   As gratifying as the victory was, Williams and his players understood that they did not have much time to savor it.

62.   As budget cutters move in, statehouse victories are being proclaimed when education can be spared the knife.

63.   As important a victory as this was for the alliance, and by extension the United States, it was not clear what the follow-up would be.

64.   Because anti-aging techniques have attracted quackery since the first wrinkle appeared on the first human, many people doubt that any real victory over aging is possible.

65.   Based on the schedule, the first victory was merely a tuneup, with Kansas State expected to provide a much tougher matchup.

66.   Because van Miert got almost everything he had demanded, experts said his victory was likely to make the pugnacious and savvy antitrust chief even more formidable.

67.   Both organizations said minority voter participation is increasing and political strategists and candidates know that without them, victory is impossible.

68.   Both sides appear to believe time is on their side and say victory is vital.

69.   - Oh, the victory was sweet.

70.   A backdoor appropriations victory is not exactly the strong-arming triumph a chief executive is supposed to win over Congress.