81.   But in general the later you place an order, the harder is to get the most desirable time slots.

82.   But states where the sales are made have been unwilling to collect taxes on behalf of the states from which the customers place their orders.

83.   But the meals are available to anyone, as long as orders are placed at least one hour before pick-up.

84.   But these days, orders may be placed anywhere from six weeks to eight months ahead as computer makers respond to surges and slumps in demand.

85.   But the greatest kick of all is to place an order without articulating it, to be subliminally understood.

86.   But the notion of placing large orders for expensive new fleets anytime soon is anathema to industry executives everywhere.

87.   But Tony Molinaro, a spokesman for United Airlines, which is about to place an order for short-haul jets, was skeptical.

88.   Buyers who place such orders face stupefyingly complex forms asking them about sometimes obscure features like axle ratios for towing.

89.   Buyers are already placing orders for stocks, a sales official said, while Russian firms set up new equity units.

90.   Buyers in the field inspect produce before placing orders and then oversee the order being packed.