51.   Higher-than-expected rates, which increase borrowing costs, will likely put the brakes on economic growth, analysts said.

52.   However, the interest rate uptick is causing some people to put the brakes on refinancing.

53.   In late March, the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates by a quarter percentage point to put the brakes on the economy.

54.   In Frederick, Md., the continuing drought and rapid population growth prompted city officials last month to put the brakes on new housing construction.

55.   In Hong Kong, slower leisure traffic is not putting the brakes on business.

56.   In Europe, reluctant consumers are also putting the brakes on growth, especially with unemployment high.

57.   In response, the maintenance company put the brakes on hiring and cut pay, benefits and vacation time for executives and employees alike.

58.   It also put the brakes on what could have been a big inning.

59.   It got worse once management put the brakes on expansion.

60.   Italy, the land of Michelangelo, Verdi and Versace, is trying to put the brakes on freewheeling pizza.