41.   One would require compensation when property values are diminished by federal regulation.

42.   One reason is concern that the dollar would fall sharply against the yen, diminishing the value of the U.S. securities.

43.   One other person involved in the Lin negotiations said that any NBC attempt to block another acquirer would only diminish the value of other NBC affiliates.

44.   Patent lawyers, however, say the Clinton-Blair proposal does nothing to diminish the value of gene patents.

45.   Rising rates diminish the value of assets with a fixed rate of return such as bonds.

46.   Rising inflation can diminish the value of future earnings, making investors less ready to pay high premiums for stocks.

47.   Rising inflation diminishes the value of bonds.

48.   Some investors have been reluctant to buy tax-free securities amid lingering concern that tax reform could diminish the value of munis, and because of higher returns elsewhere.

49.   Some investors have been reluctant to buy tax-exempt securities because of lingering concern that tax laws could be changed, diminishing the value of municipal securities.

50.   Some investors have been reluctant to buy tax-exempt securities amid lingering concern that tax reform could diminish the value of munis and attractive returns elsewhere.