21.   A negative number shows that more managers are pessimistic about the economy than are optimistic.

22.   A negative number shows that more managers are pessimistic about the economy than optimistic.

23.   A number of studies show some correlation between watching a lot of television and doing poorly in the classroom.

24.   A number of opinion polls show a link between rising consumer confidence and the popularity of the ruling party.

25.   A statement issued by the company suggested that the preliminary numbers will show an unexpected drop in earnings and revenues.

26.   A. Yes, the numbers will show you that.

27.   After the vote, McConnell said the numbers showed that Republicans could sustain a presidential veto.

28.   But critics of immigration policy said the numbers showed that detentions had little effect on the number of people who tried to enter through the airports.

29.   But industry representatives said the numbers show there still is much to do to improve the work environment of practicing pharmacists.

30.   But the company-by-company market numbers show that an industry consolidation, long predicted by industry analysts, does not seem to be occurring.