71.   But a growing number of critics say that in many cases, the varied interests of individuals are being compromised by ill-considered class settlements.

72.   But a number of experts said the survey questions were so ambiguous that they were subject to misinterpretation.

73.   But a number of lawmakers said there was no agreement over how much money or what specific programs to add to the emergency spending bill.

74.   But a surprising number of job seekers said they would be willing to take a big pay cut to become a flight attendant.

75.   But a growing number of economists say it is time to consider whether the dollar has risen to a level that could do more harm than good.

76.   But a number of economists said the underlying trend was really weaker than the number indicated after auto sales were excluded.

77.   But a number of Republicans say that if the independent counsel law is allowed to expire, it will be the fault of the attorney general, not Starr.

78.   But a number of scholars say they are hard-pressed to see how Clinton could be imperiled.

79.   But a number of them said the report Salomon issued Thursday was embarrassingly bad.

80.   But in the past few days, a number of refugees said in interviews, Pristina has been a city under siege.