11.   And the cost of programming continues to rise.

12.   And with high inflation in Colombia, their local costs continue to rise.

13.   And until the Larry Bird exemption is removed, they claim that labor costs will continue to spiral out of control.

14.   And while cheap imports would keep inflation in check, they could hurt U.S. corporate results, especially if U.S. labor costs continue to rise.

15.   Apple said declining prices, inventory writedowns and rising costs will continue to bring its gross margin down.

16.   Assemblyman Alexander B. Grannis, a Manhattan Democrat, said that costs would continue to rise unless the governor and legislators work out a permanent solution.

17.   As this moratorium enters its sixth year and costs continue to rise, federal officials are experimenting with friendlier audits to entice states to comply voluntarily.

18.   Borrowing costs could continue to climb in coming months if the U.S. economy forges ahead at a faster-than-expected pace, as signaled by recent reports.

19.   Bonds and stocks rose in morning trading, after tumbling yesterday on reports that suggested wage costs would continue climbing.

20.   But costs continue to climb as fast as revenues.