1.   In both countries the following decades were to be dominated by the issue of how to put the railways on a sound financial footing.

2.   Along the way, a decade was lost.

3.   Anyone revisiting Los Cabos after a decade away will be stunned.

4.   Before the decade is out, count on it, she will be a doctor.

5.   Before this decade is out, the ATM juggernaut could well inspire the next great overhaul of American politics.

6.   A decade is a long time for a nonprofit operation run by jazz musicians.

7.   A decade of decline was about to end, Democratic leaders said.

8.   A new decade is about to begin.

9.   After all, George Steinbrenner had his way with Reggie Jackson eight years ago and may also have his way with Roger Clemens before the decade is over.

10.   But before the decade is out, Americans are likely to be up to our eyeballs in bits.