But as the week wore on, all that breathing room started getting to Sam.

As the weeks wore on, we saw little sign of any human presence.

But as the week wore on, it became clear that the plan was not a done deal.

As the weeks wore on, this became her daily routine.

A few weeks passed before the initial shock wore off.

As the week wore on, they remained at 40 percent below earlier levels.

As the week wore on, it became increasingly obvious that we were all "just working here."

But as the week wore on, it was not clear whether either had done the trick.

But as the weeks wear on and the court does its work, that balance may become harder to maintain.

He began training camp strong, but faded as the weeks wore on.