11.   Buffett said many investors would probably be better off in a mutual fund that mimicks the performance of the market than with a managed fund that charges higher fees.

12.   But are its customers any better off today?

13.   But are we, in fact, better off?

14.   But given what he subsequently learned about applying for expedited passport processing in person, he said he was better off choosing the path he did.

15.   But in the long run, more trade with South Korea and China will make most Americans better off.

16.   But in the long run will United be better off going it alone?

17.   But some, better off than most and with dreams of a democratic future, are eager to show that not all Albanians are potential boat people.

18.   But the question is, will Clear Skies get us there or are we better off with existing laws?

19.   But there is no question that both St. Louis and Hull are better off without each other.

20.   But whenever one word races triumphantly through the language, are we not better off to cut it down to size?