91.   Bad weather, spreading diseases and low international prices last year contributed to the smaller crop, he said.

92.   Because of better inventory control, airlines now occasionally release unsold seats at low prices as the departure date nears.

93.   Because of its relatively low price and carefully focused marketing, the car is a favorite among price-conscious families and retirees.

94.   Before gas prices started their rise last year, drivers reaped the benefits of both low crude prices and slim margins for refiners.

95.   Before the auction, several wine-trade figures said they feared the wines would be dumped on the market at exceptionally low prices, undercutting conventional stocks.

96.   Because of the strength of the dollar, foreign automakers may set low prices or introduce rebates without eating into their profits.

97.   Better quality and everyday low prices are the reasons consumers choose a particular outlet, the survey said, followed by customer service and large selection.

98.   Because spring crude futures can be bought at relatively low prices, refiners would end up returning more oil than they borrowed, at no monetary loss.

99.   Big stores with low prices were far fuller than specialty stores.

100.   Biotech companies, grappling with low stock prices that prevent them from raising additional funds, are facing the economic downturn with their financial backs to the wall.