21.   Dull destroys business because it pushes away customers.

22.   It could also help fend off rolling blackouts that could spoil food and drive away customers.

23.   The news of contaminated meat scared away customers from restaurants serving beef, and stores reported sharp drops in sales of imported beef.

24.   The traders say the tax has cut profits and scared away customers.

25.   Traders say the tax has made their commodities more expensive and driven away customers.

26.   Toughened security along the U.S.-Mexico border is keeping away customers, who are mostly Americans.

27.   In protest, air taxi operators last year slashed tariffs to lure away Indian Airlines customers, but earlier this year they ended the price war.