1.   And then, with a final drum roll, it was all over.

2.   Nothing obscures the outlines of an orchestral passage more than a drum roll on an unrelated note.

3.   One boy, a child, begins a steady drum roll.

4.   Starting lineup for the two-time defending world champion Houston Rockets recently has been, drum roll, please....

5.   The pre-recorded drum roll sounds and the sequined curtain flies up.

6.   Already stores are starting the drum roll by clearing shelves and posting signs.

7.   And then there is the newest addition -- drum roll, please -- bras with push-up pads and Wonderbras.

8.   A drum roll sounded.

9.   Accompanied by drum roll and fanfare, Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy stepped under the cover of the tent.

10.   But the theme ingredient -- drum roll, please -- is Dungeness crab, which the chefs must use in at least five dinner courses, including dessert.