41.   Some airline executives have expressed reservations about being the first to apply.

42.   Some Miramax executives expressed bitterness over the way Hearst extricated itself.

43.   Some executives have expressed concern about being seen to oppose affirmative action.

44.   Still, the executives expressed strong optimism about the business scene.

45.   Still, Lotus executives expressed disappointment with the financial results.

46.   While executives expressed these fears at the meeting with the Capitol Police, they said they realized they had no influence over security decisions on the Hill.

47.   Yet MTV executives express confidence that the channel will grow quickly.

48.   Yahoo executives have expressed high hopes for expanding sources beyond advertising.

49.   Bell executives have expressed disappointment that talks have dragged on for three years, with no clinching of the deal in sight.

50.   Some business executives also expressed alarm.