71.   The games were supposed to be played well to please the gods and thus help to ensure favorable weather.

72.   The National Weather Service, after trading yesterday, predicted favorable growing weather in its extended outlook.

73.   The rosy output forecasts, however, count on favorable weather that has yet to arrive.

74.   The unit benefited from strength in the U.S. construction sector and favorable weather conditions, Hanson said.

75.   The unit benefited from the strength in the U.S. construction sector and favorable weather conditions, Hanson said.

76.   The USDA said farmers planted more soybeans than planned and the crop is thriving on favorable weather.

77.   There also was some speculation that favorable weather could turn around the recent decline in U.S. crop conditions.

78.   Though generally favorable weather is expected, forecasters say there is a chance of thunderstorms that could force a launch delay.

79.   U.S. rail companies are expected to report higher second-quarter earnings, thanks to traffic increases spurred by a strong economy and favorable weather, analysts said.

80.   Two other balloon teams remained on the ground awaiting favorable weather to attempt the daunting trip, one from Switzerland and another from the United States.