71.   It was sort of dispiriting to realize that after three days I was still within striking distance of the subway.

72.   Left out of the schoolbooks was the fact that not long after, the English settlers wiped out every tribe within striking distance.

73.   McCarron kept him within striking distance while Evil Bear set the pace.

74.   McCain is like a stock car racer trying to sneak through the pack to position himself within striking distance of Bush, who has lapped the field.

75.   Minnie Driver, who spent the day visiting with friends and drinking champagne, kept checking to make sure her parents and friends were still within striking distance.

76.   Most political analysts say McGreevey was able to move into striking distance because Whitman followed his lead and allowed her campaign to focus on auto insurance and property taxes.

77.   No one else challenged, though several remained in striking distance.

78.   Not only did Dunlap keep his composure, he kept within striking distance of Woods.

79.   Now, with Prime Minister Romano Prodi pushing through one austerity budget after the next, Italy is within striking distance of the deficit target.

80.   On the other hand, the bodyguards are particularly good-looking, the Londoner says, often drawing women to within striking distance of the author.