41.   It was the most anticipated order of the Paris Air Show, though the fact that half of it was options dampens the enthusiasm a bit.

42.   Japanese government bonds pared gains to trade little changed as Tokyo stocks rebounded from earlier lows, dampening enthusiasm over record-low interest rates.

43.   Japanese bonds were little changed as rising Tokyo stocks dampened enthusiasm over record-low interest rates.

44.   Monday, on the eve of what would have been, union executive director Billy Hunter used a telephone conference call to dampen any enthusiasm for a quick settlement.

45.   Moreover, Disney has had some theme park setbacks, perhaps dampening its enthusiasm for expansive new development.

46.   News that President Clinton was again under investigation by a Washington, D.C., grand jury did little to dampen the enthusiasm of those who attended the convention.

47.   Not even a slight groin strain that took him out of the game in the third period dampened the enthusiasm felt by all the Avalanche on this day.

48.   Obviously, nothing dampened the enthusiasm of his fans yesterday.

49.   Not even a swollen upper lip, courtesy of a bee sting suffered Monday, has dampened his enthusiasm.

50.   Not everyone agreed that the withdrawal of the campaign would dampen the enthusiasm among some marketers for deliberately daring ads.