31.   The Ottawa-based company said the loss was caused by delays in signing major contracts.

32.   The sales support and data company said unexpected order delays will cause it to report a loss for the fourth quarter.

33.   Tourism officials expressed the concern that these delays will cause many to cancel Easter holiday plans, which stands to cost the hotel industry a lot of money.

34.   With that kind of spacing, a short delay causes immediate backups.

35.   Zachareas was most concerned with the staff and the disruption the opening delays had caused in their lives.

36.   Planting delays could cause some farmers to switch more acreage from corn to soybeans.

37.   A delay would cause turmoil in financial markets, he said.

38.   A delay would cause big problems for Stewart, who must leave Indy by early afternoon to get to Concord for the stock-car race.

39.   A pay dispute and air travel delays caused the team to arrive five days late in Japan.

40.   But now, many appeals are being ignored and unnecessary delays caused by soldiers at roadblocks, Palestinian doctors said.