41.   As it is, the high-end designer business has been a hard sell for many stores, despite the strong economy.

42.   As representative of a wealthy Texas district, Archer long had argued that tax breaks helped keep the nation and economy strong.

43.   As concern over Brazil eased, investors turned to Mexico, where economic indicators point to a strong economy, Meza said.

44.   As some workers are quickly finding out, a strong economy is no guarantee against layoffs.

45.   As the talks enter what could be the last lap, the union benefits from that strong economy, since skilled workers are in high demand.

46.   Aside from a strong economy in most parts of the U.S., lenders have become more careful with their loans.

47.   At bottom, U.S. security depends on a strong economy.

48.   At Business Week, the magazine continues to benefit from a strong economy that has companies to spend more on advertising.

49.   At that time, Greenspan said he was acting to prevent the strong economy from putting upward pressure on wages and prices.

50.   At the same time, a strong economy has created many job opportunities.