71.   Do journalists shape their reports to fit their preconceptions or do negative reports come about because of negative events?

72.   Earl said his view of Allen shifted sharply as reports came in that the Seoul franchise was having trouble paying bills and that the local partners were squabbling.

73.   Earnings reports were coming in better than expected, analysts said.

74.   Early last week, a three-paragraph report came over a news wire.

75.   First, reports came out that Pamela Anderson Lee had her breast implants removed, then yesterday it was reported that she had the implants replaced with smaller ones.

76.   First-quarter earnings reports have been coming in a little better than expected, but the growth rate compared with that of a year ago is still slow.

77.   First came news reports accusing him of taking gifts from corporate interests regulated by his agency, like Tyson Foods , the big Arkansas-based chicken producer.

78.   For the Coast Guard, the report comes on the heels of recent public pronouncements from two high-ranking officials regarding the service and its overall SAR capability.

79.   From still faithful churchgoers come reports of what it is like at Sunday Mass.

80.   From Brussels, the capital of the European Union, come periodic reports showing Italy lagging behind on budget-deficit goals.