1.   But the stocks have been climbing since then, and most are well above where they started the year.

2.   Rates have climbed since November because investors think the economy is stronger than they expected.

3.   Shares in both Forte and Granada have been climbing since Tuesday, when Granada increased its bid with the offer of a special dividend payment.

4.   Stocks have climbed since December, as falling interest rates and a new tax on fixed-income investments prompted investors to switch to stocks.

5.   The rate has climbed since the central bank said last month it was concerned that stock prices are overheated.

6.   They have been steadily climbing since early January and industry consultants predict the trend will continue for a while.

7.   Ticket sales have climbed since then, and while the evidence is anecdotal, the increase corresponds with the increasing visibility of the Lotto girls.

8.   Share prices fell on profit-taking in construction stocks, which have climbed since the Kobe earthquake.

9.   Share prices fell on profit-taking in construction stocks, which have climbed since the Kobe earthquake, dealers said.

10.   The National Relief Center said the number killed has climbed since last Saturday, when heavy rains triggered floods and mudslides.