11.   But a sampling of more recent statistics from state and local health departments shows the numbers may have started rising again.

12.   But recent statistics show that the exodus is hardly fading.

13.   But recent statistics suggest that far from slowing, the economy is still barreling along.

14.   But recent statistics suggest that the gap has grown.

15.   But recent statistics show that is not the case.

16.   But some recent statistics indicated that the losses had moderated in this decade, and the Lutheran report seemed to fit the pattern.

17.   He contends recent statistics have consistently underrated the pace at which the American economy is expanding.

18.   In his appearance in the State Dining Room, Clinton noted that recent statistics showed crime rates falling, pregnancy rates among teen-agers dropping and wage inequalities narrowing.

19.   Judging from recent statistics, the results have been dramatic.

20.   More recent economic statistics suggest inventories are growing.