41.   A strong dollar and the market withdrawal of a diabetes drug stifled revenue growth in the first quarter, though the currency exchange helped reduce operating costs abroad.

42.   A prolonged strike could slow Christmas shipments and stifle economic growth.

43.   Beazley said the good and services tax had helped stifle growth in New Zealand, Canada and Japan.

44.   But business leaders were worried that if rates go any higher, they could stifle economic growth.

45.   But foreign economists say Vietnam has taken only half-measures and that inept or corrupt mid-level officials stifle growth by controlling land use, loans and trade.

46.   But U.S. and even some European companies fear the cumbersome rules will stifle that growth.

47.   However, fears persist that the economic crisis spreading through Asia, Russia and Latin America will stifle European growth.

48.   However, New Zealand First has argued that its unerring pursuit has stifled growth.

49.   However, many companies remain reluctant to spend on their factories and new equipment and that will probably stifle growth a bit, he added.

50.   Some economists have contended the high-interest, tight-money policy is harsh and stifles the growth that might lead to recovery.