71.   That was a fatal misjudgment, and a ludicrous one, because it was always obvious that the Europeans would not act without American leadership.

72.   The CBOT plan for new delivery specifications would likely be acted upon without a commission meeting.

73.   The company also said that the court acted without notifying it or giving it an opportunity to defend itself.

74.   The Commerce Department said the Federal Reserve acted without knowledge of its data on durable goods, a closely watched indicator of future economic activity.

75.   The Diet has an important checks-and-balances role in keeping government from being high-handed and acting without principles.

76.   The highest courts in both states prevented the women from acting without permission from their ex-husbands.

77.   The Legislature and governor are not likely to act without a formal request from the board, which is to take up the matter at a meeting on Wednesday.

78.   The KLA is acting without any legal mandate, but NATO commanders appear to have allowed the KLA to deal with several local matters.

79.   The National Association of Manufacturers also criticized the Fed for acting without evidence of higher inflation.

80.   The military, reportedly acting without orders from the Colombian president, bombed the building, killing guerrillas and civilians alike.