Over the next 179 years, except for times of war and a brief interlude during the 1930s, the U.S. remained on a gold standard.

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With the exception of a brief interlude following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990, the world grew used to the joys of cheap oil.

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The trial of Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's prime minister, on corruption charges was due to resume after a brief interlude in which he enjoyed immunity.

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"How Does the Grass Grow, " which is built on the Shadows' 1960 instrumental "Apache, " is static, despite a brief interlude in which Mr. Bowie croons romantically.

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Charles streetcar, visit the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas or Audubon Zoo and take a brief interlude at the New Orleans Museum of Art.

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Barring a brief interlude in the ninth and tenth centuries, and a few modern liberals, Muslims have mostly believed that the Koran is distinct from every other communication.

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