21.   U.K. figures earlier today showed inflation picked up after F a slight drop earlier this year.

22.   U.K. figures earlier today showed inflation picked up after a slight drop earlier this year.

23.   With the reward comes a slight drop in pitches allowed.

24.   Railroad giant Union Pacific Corp. reported a slight drop in its second-quarter earnings compared with last year but beat Wall Street expectations.

25.   A slight drop in the number of people in Kobe shelters suggested that some people were beginning to trickle back home.

26.   A statement said the slight drop from March was due to withdrawals of fiscal reserves to meet government operational needs.

27.   Analysts said the slight drop Friday was an indication of some return to stability.

28.   Analysts had expected a slight drop.

29.   Analysts who had expected a slight drop said the current claims level reflects sluggish job growth.

30.   But from a public health viewpoint a slight drop in blood pressure among millions of people can make a huge difference overall.