31.   If torrential rains continue for several more days, however, the flooding could begin to reduce economic output, he said.

32.   If torrential rains continue for several more days, however, the flooding could begin to reduce economic output and spur higher prices, Aninat said.

33.   It also makes it easier for the government to reduce total output when stocks are abundant, which then leads to higher prices and lower subsidies the following year.

34.   It also reduced output in July.

35.   Later in the month, an explosion damaged an Avon unit and reduced refinery output.

36.   MacMillan Bloedel, Pacific Forest Products Ltd. and Noranda Forest Inc. also have or plan to reduce their output.

37.   Medical experts already knew that Zoladex, which reduces testosterone output, prolongs the benefits of radiation and stifles tumor growth stimulated by the hormone.

38.   Mine output was reduced during the past month by strikes at two mines, and further disruptions are possible.

39.   MITI forecasts show that production will slide further in March as manufacturers reduce output before the expected slowdown in the April-June quarter.

40.   More such surprises, as other cartel members reduce their output, could push the futures price of oil sharply higher once again.