That ended the surge of optimism last week that he would take quick action, and returned the stock market to its pattern of big declines.

The river had returned to its age-old pattern of rise and fall, occasionally swelling high enough to soak the city's feet.

If the stimulus that caused metaplasia is removed or ceases, tissues return to their normal pattern of differentiation.

Eventually, riders return to their old pattern, he said.

The affected geysers have returned to their previous pattern since that time, however.

Only now, after about 15 years of serious drug testing, are athletes able to return to their historical pattern of outdoing those who came before them.

Women may cry and grieve, she said, but many men seem able to bounce right back, returning to their normal pattern of life.

Occasionally, he would show a sudden flash of mediocrity, but quickly return to his usual pattern of complete insignificance.

In June, after bridge construction was finished, the traffic returned to its old pattern.

Having dismissed the flamboyant Frenchwoman, Charles's relations returned to their normal pattern.