81.  As a result, suspicions about Ames were neglected for the better part of 10 years.

82.  For the better part of three quarters, BC's defense dominated Miami.

83.  For the better part of three weeks, Joseph's name has been buzzing around Boston.

84.  For the better part of three-plus quarters Saturday, however, neither Baylor nor Oklahoma State did much to excite the crowd of 28,750 at Lewis Field.

85.  For the better part of two days, they sequestered themselves inside a windowless conference room, emerging only to stretch their legs and grab coffee and sandwiches.

86.  For the better part of two decades, the 49ers were one of "Monday Night Football's" featured attractions.

87.  For the better part of two periods it didn't look as if either team was going to find the back of the net.

88.  For the better part of two weeks, the Williams family stood above the fray.

89.  For an hour, the better part of the set, the band played two pieces.

90.  For Dixon, who had spent the better part of a year pleading with colleges to accept him, the role reversal was jarring.