41.   But Pappas said the extra time should not be construed as increasing the likelihood of surgery.

42.   But she was continually befriending those, like Dr. Rosenbloom, whose appearance increased the likelihood that they would be unmasked.

43.   But that would create an unbalanced schedule and increase the likelihood of interleague play, something the owners to this point have been reluctant to consider.

44.   But the best way to increase the likelihood of that is to remain aware of the difference between them.

45.   But to union officials, the economic difficulties increase the likelihood that companies will make use of their power to lay workers off.

46.   Certain foods and circumstances increase the likelihood of heartburn and its symptoms.

47.   Civil libertarians, however, say they are concerned that a greater emphasis on infiltrating terrorist groups will increase the likelihood of government spying on ordinary citizens.

48.   Clearly, such topics affect all Americans, but finding them here may increase the likelihood that more African-Americans will read about them.

49.   Closing the doors to legal immigration, of course, will increase the likelihood that more people will try to come here illegally.