91.   The decline was tempered by merchandise issues.

92.   The decline was tempered by advances in utility and merchandising shares.

93.   The decline was tempered by gains in merchandising and utilities.

94.   The widespread decline was tempered by gold stocks, led by Bema Gold Corp.

95.   To be sure, a stronger Canadian dollar helped temper declines.

96.   To be sure, a stronger dollar helped temper declines, analysts said.

97.   U.S. reports showing that manufacturing activity in the Chicago region and that new home sales fell more than expected in September did little to temper declines.

98.   Yesterday the dollar fell more than a fifth of a cent, prompting the Bank of Canada to buy the currency to temper its decline.

99.   Yesterday the dollar fell more than a fifth of a U.S. cent, prompting the Bank of Canada to buy the currency to temper its decline.

100.   Yesterday, the dollar fell more than a fifth of a cent, prompting the Bank of Canada to buy the currency to temper its decline.