1.   Already, there is evidence that the strike is costing the chain millions of dollars in lost sales.

2.   Analysts estimated that strike cost GM less than a nickel a share, though they said GM could recapture the lost earnings by stepping up production.

3.   A long strike would cost money, and money is abundant in the Nevada desert.

4.   Nationwide strikes already cost automakers billions of dollars.

5.   No surgeries have been delayed, but Ginley said the strike is costing the hospital more money as it switches to more expensive service from Federal Express.

6.   Robert J. Arnold, the general manager, said it was unclear what the strike had cost the club in lost business and legal fees.

7.   Strikes can cost an employer dearly.

8.   The contractors have not said how much the strike is costing.

9.   The company declined to say how much the strike may have cost the company, but analysts estimated yesterday it would likely be less than five cents a share.

10.   The strike cost him, period.