41.   But some analysts believe it may raise interest rates even earlier if new data indicate that the economy is continuing to expand at a relatively rapid pace.

42.   But the complexity of health care and the rapid pace of medical discoveries also make it difficult for government to regulate this market.

43.   But the Palestinian issue, the foundation of his rationale, is moving toward normalization at a rapid pace.

44.   But the rapid pace of such legislative proposals being thrown at Richardson and his department reflects the charged atmosphere that has gripped Congress over the China spy scandal.

45.   But the group has suddenly jumped into the mainstream, doing deals at a rapid pace.

46.   But Wall Street analysts are clearly of two minds about whether this rapid pace can be sustained.

47.   Can the rapid pace continue?

48.   Consumer spending, which held steady during the downturn, had not been expected to expand at the same rapid pace as past recoveries.

49.   Corn futures rose on the surge in wheat and signs that exports continue at a rapid pace despite record-high prices.

50.   Despite the rapid pace of his deal making, Whitacre has become involved in the San Antonio community on a less political scale.