61.   The efficiency of such a system worries health officials because it allows diseases to spread outside of small groups of partners.

62.   The grass-roots spread of Linux emerged through Internet-based newsgroups and mailing lists around the world.

63.   The flow of refugees headed north to Beirut slowed Sunday as word spread of more Israeli attacks there.

64.   The foul spread of unnecessary and deliberate cruelty and meanness.

65.   The number of anglers on the pier rose dramatically after word spread of the catch.

66.   The next time Michael Jackson rumors start to swirl, word spreads of a Hollywood murder-suicide or Matt Damon changes his hair style, E!

67.   The surge is explained by the wildfire spread of methamphetamine in rural areas, as well as intensified law enforcement efforts.

68.   The wide spread of investments helps to protect the fund from a downturn in any single market or industry.

69.   There was a time, said Brian McGlynn, a Pfizer spokesman, when attendees would be treated to a sumptuous spread of smoked salmon and other goodies.

70.   There were no significant differences between the two groups of women in the size, stage and lymph node spread of the cancers found.