51. Regardless, a pall has been cast over the industry. 52. Several U.S. cities tried to ban imports of some sulfur-rich -- and pollution heavy -- Venezuelan petroleum recently, casting a pall on the bilateral relationship. 53. Still, some wondered whether the crash would cast a pall on an emerging segment of the industry. 54. Stocks fell modestly on Monday as the uncertainty surrounding American military action in Afghanistan cast a pall on the domestic and global markets. 55. Such a default could cast a pall throughout the market, forcing other municipalities in California to pay a slightly higher interest rate for their borrowings. 56. Stock analysts said the antitrust investigation and the possibility of indictments against the company and its officers casts a pall over the earnings potential for the company. 57. Students and teachers said a pall was cast over the school Monday, with none of the usual high-spirited banter in classes or hallways. 58. That, experts said, will cast a pall over any possible prosecutions involving Enron. 59. The bizarre death of a friend has cast a pall over these Olympics. 60. The blaze caused the worst known loss of animal life at a zoo in history and cast a pall over the city during the Christmas season. |