11.   But the stadium authority said that cutting off the tax would only hurt its ability to send the state a surplus.

12.   But Tucker is at the center of the investigation into the Whitewater land deal, which could hurt his ability to govern.

13.   Cuts in health care services have led to downsizing of hospital staffs, hurting their ability to perform autopsies.

14.   Experts say that reducing the Big Five to the Big Four would hurt the ability of many corporations to pick their auditors.

15.   GM officials said a strike authorization hurts their ability to bring business to the brake plants.

16.   He suggested that his estranged wife was creating realities that hurt her ability to keep a job.

17.   He said it would hurt their ability to compete for the best players and worsen their situations.

18.   Hindery said cutting the marketing staff last year hurt its ability to sign up customers.

19.   If Gore wins the nomination, the pounding could hurt his ability to attract Bradley supporters.

20.   In their lawsuit, the tobacco companies charge that regulation would hurt their ability to compete and would violate their freedom of speech.