11.   But as a lawmaker who has seen the steady rise of Republican influence in Texas, he is probably more pragmatic than anything else.

12.   But a steady rise in the value of the dollar over a couple of years, they say, is noticeable.

13.   But the fall in the dollar has resulted this year in a steady rise in the prices of imported goods.

14.   But Wasserman really owed his steady rise to his ability to wheel and deal.

15.   Copper fell in early New York trading as a steady rise in stockpiles renewed concern that stalled economies in Asia are keeping demand down.

16.   Copper plunged as a steady rise in London Metal Exchange stockpiles signaled slowing demand during the summer manufacturing lull in North America and Europe.

17.   Despite the switch to the unfamiliar truck, Compton is continuing a steady rise to the top.

18.   Despite those numbers, Gadzooks stock has swung widely instead of enjoying a steady rise.

19.   Emerging market debt was little changed after five days of steady rises, as gains in Peruvian, Brazilian and Argentine bonds were offset by declining Russian debt.

20.   Experts attribute the steady rise in American work hours to numerous things.