91.   But Johnson conceded that there has been a decline in the number of native-born U.S. sprinters.

92.   But just the fact that this decline can be contemplated shows how much the financial and economic environment has changed over the last few years.

93.   But if there were a more substantial decline, money for new soccer fields and other improvements for young athletes would be the first to go.

94.   But one-quarter declines are not unusual.

95.   But sales are continuing to set records, and the earnings decline may be largely a result of an accounting hiccup.

96.   But researchers suspect that the decline is a result of years of acid rain leaching these compounds out of the soil at a faster rate than they are replaced.

97.   But stock market analysts did not think that the stock market decline was important.

98.   But some experts say the decline in mobility is a natural consequence of the aging of the American population.

99.   But the central bank chief said a steep decline may not be in the offing.

100.   But on the consumer side, the declines are not as readily apparent.