21.   Although inflation is dormant by most measures, it is not dead, economists said.

22.   Although inflation is low, the weakened state of the German, French and Japanese economies suggests to some that a renewal of inflation rather than austerity lies ahead.

23.   Although inflation is not in the danger zone, economists have become increasingly concerned about its steady upward creep.

24.   Also helping were low inflation, government plans to sell state-owned companies and increased investment by companies boosting capacity.

25.   Although the pace of economic growth is brisk, there are still few signs that inflation is poised to accelerate.

26.   Also, because inflation is extremely low, a minimum wage hike now would have only a slight impact on prices.

27.   Also today, Parry said central banks have learned low inflation is a prerequisite for sustained growth.

28.   Although inflation has been largely absent this year, economic strength continues to renew concerns that the economy could overheat.

29.   Among the changes were the acknowledgment that economic growth and exports will be lower this year and next, as well as recognition that inflation would be higher.

30.   Analysts said inflation in May was worse than expected because a drought caused shortages of some commodities such as rice and corn.