31.   Bush might have an easier time if he loses because, unlike Gore, he has not had his sights on the White House for most of his life.

32.   But as a general rule, the purer technology companies, those selling software or hardware, should have an easier time than those selling content, they say.

33.   Bush would not have a much easier time with the GOP than would Gore.

34.   But Californians on the whole are having an easier time fitting in in their new communities outside the state, Bacon said.

35.   But had a court ruled that Intel is a monopoly, other companies would have had an easier time bringing private antitrust actions against Intel.

36.   But he had a much easier time of it after the break when the Huskies spread things out.

37.   But he would have an easier time as tobacco spokesman at Fred Hutch.

38.   But even she admits, Lieberman may have an easier time in his run with Al Gore for the White House.

39.   But in some respects, Delta and USAir have an easier time of it than their near counterparts on the West Coast.

40.   But overtaking Ms. Chenoweth will probably be no easier this time around than two years ago.