51.   But it is the sheer size of the baby-boom generation that is cajoling and prodding other residential builders into rethinking their home designs.

52.   But its sheer size obscures a key limitation.

53.   But little is being done about the gap, in part because of its sheer size.

54.   But it never became so, though there was ample river traffic, and the sheer size of the two barges that passed us was intimidating.

55.   But spokesmen for the tobacco companies quickly predicted that the sheer size of the award, which they said they could not pay, would make it untenable.

56.   But sheer size often makes the megachurch the most noticeable to the passing motorist.

57.   But the sheer size and complexity of the company means any change will come gradually.

58.   But the sheer size of the combined company means there are more people and more resources.

59.   Cable programmers are telling government investigators they fear that the sheer size of the new Time Warner would make it more difficult for them to launch new channels.

60.   Consumer groups have spoken out against the merger, saying its sheer size leaves Fleet with a virtual monopoly and the power to charge higher fees for banking services.