31.  For the better part of 55 minutes, the Boston attack was dormant and dreadful.

32.  For the better part of a decade he shows up every afternoon to practice ballroom dancing with Estella, to sketch her and to fall under her influence.

33.  For the better part of a decade, breakfast for Marco Mura consisted of a bag of heroin and a fistful of prescription painkillers washed down with coffee.

34.  For the better part of a week, the media devoted considerable time and space to the Sales controversy.

35.  For the better part of an hour, tomorrow's empire builders dissected his tournament, his decision-making, in effect his life.

36.  For the better part of half a century, cellophane was among the most ubiquitous and profitable products.

37.  For the better part of seven seasons Guy Hebert has played well when the Anaheim Mighty Ducks have needed him.

38.  For the better part of six weeks, it has been a struggling, unentertaining club; witness Thursday night's debacle at the hands of the Hurricanes.

39.  For the better part of six years, he has fought.

40.  For the better part of the 20th century, Halloween decorations were used a few weeks prior to Oct. 31 and were then either packed away or discarded.