91.   But Joseph Boskin, professor of American history at Boston University, said he likes the growing trend toward more physical touching in greetings.

92.   But last year, working against the trend toward openness, Communist Party rulers began to voice more concern about losing control of their newspapers and magazines and movies.

93.   But many industry consultants said they were unsure if the trend toward offering more legroom in coach would sweep the business.

94.   But that would run against a trend toward flying smaller planes with greater frequency, offering passengers more choices.

95.   But style goes in cycles, and NAGA director Arthur Dion is picking up on a trend toward handmade bathroom furnishings that incorporate both wood and whimsy.

96.   But nothing else seems to be stemming the trend toward abysmally low turnout in American elections.

97.   But that has changed, he says, primarily because of boxed sets, popular as gifts and with collectors, and a growing trend toward buying videos.

98.   But the delegate survey reveals a trend toward a united party, according to pollsters Julie Weprin and Micheline Blum.

99.   But the more likely motivation is the hemispheric trend toward economic integration.

100.   But the trend toward alliances is breaking down boundaries, and the EU argues the broader authority should now take precedent.