41.   Other analysts contended that the Fed could still raise rates again in August.

42.   Partly for that reason, some political analysts contend that Bush can safely make any decision he likes, as long as he articulates it well.

43.   Pentagon analysts contend that the three best times to strike are this week, the end of the month or in early October.

44.   Securities analysts generally contended that the stock repurchase was good for Du Pont and that it should bolster earnings this year and next.

45.   Several analysts contended that it seemed unlikely, given the political differences between Giuliani and Mrs. Clinton, that personality would trump ideology in the end.

46.   Several analysts contended that the only reason Richards won four years ago was because Republican Clayton Williams ran such a poor campaign.

47.   Some analysts also contended Tuesday that Greenspan was reluctant to raise rates this close to an election.

48.   Some analysts contend falling Treasury yields will eventually help rescue stocks because bond returns will become unattractive.

49.   Some analysts contend that low Medicare payments are leading some doctors to limit their Medicare practices.

50.   Some defense analysts here have contended that India and Pakistan will not go to war because of the substantial number of American troops deployed at air bases in Pakistan.