81.   The conglomerate really hit its stride in the third quarter.

82.   The defense began to hit its stride when they returned to the theme of police contamination and conspiracy.

83.   The former president has hit his stride.

84.   The offense, a traditional Toledo strength, is beginning to hit its stride.

85.   The Owls are catching a Nebraska team that appeared to be hitting its stride with its victory over Notre Dame last week.

86.   The secret of the World Cup is to hit your stride towards the end of the tournament.

87.   The rookie running back Jamal Lewis has hit his stride.

88.   They have also hit their stride in shaping each episode with a theme, rather than simply unfolding plotlines in the manner of a soap opera.

89.   They hit their stride when the opportunities were on their side.

90.   They have hit their stride at the right time after inserting grizzled Terry Porter into the starting lineup.