71.   But the Brahmas, the Iguanas and the Central Hockey League appear to have taken a hit in the Alamo City.

72.   But the generous welcoming of foreigners to these shores that the statue symbolizes may have taken a hit.

73.   But the most frightening accident involved only Atwood, who took a hit from a trailing Andy Hillenburg as the field neared the start of the final lap.

74.   But the House freshmen acknowledge that they will take some hits.

75.   But the Financial Accounting Standards Board has decreed that in such cases firms should take a hit against profits.

76.   But the results, no matter when they come in, are just as important, and Arizona State and Colorado State took major hits Saturday night.

77.   But the sugar industry and USDA also took some hits at the hearing.

78.   But this year EDS profits will take several hits that are likely to reduce net earnings by about half.

79.   But trading and underwriting of new equity and debt issues took a hit, he said, and the slowdown has continued in September.

80.   But there is no doubt taxpayers will take a hit.