21.   And the same forces bolstering the corporate bottom line outside town are keeping a lid on the growth within.

22.   And unless you know that all your companions share your Cadillac tastes, keep a lid on the price.

23.   And warnings that fourth-quarter earnings might disappoint are keeping a lid on some stocks.

24.   Another thing that could keep a lid on home prices is lower overall inflation.

25.   As he did not always manage to do in public, Sinatra kept the lid on his demons at the movies.

26.   As long as the economy and stock markets remain hot and Congress keeps a lid on spending, budget surpluses will continue.

27.   As a team, they keep a lid on costs, even if that sometimes means turning down high-profile films.

28.   As the fervor grows and suicide attacks continue, Israeli officials openly wonder whether Arafat has lost the ability to keep a lid on the militant movement.

29.   As well, slowing Asian economies are damping demand for U.S. exports and are expected to slow U.S. growth, keeping a lid on inflation.

30.   At one point assistant head coach Bill McPherson, who rarely leaves the coaches booth, was sent downstairs to try to keep a lid on emotions.