31.   Retailing stocks were hard hit as the Christmas shopping season failed to meet early expectations.

32.   She was hit just as Randy Weaver, his daughter, Sara, and Harris rushed through the door to seek cover.

33.   Some suits are sliced up to there, but just as many hit mid-thigh.

34.   Soquimich, which makes industrial chemicals, fertilizers and iodine from mineral deposits in northern Chile, was hit as its costs rose.

35.   The declines came amid concern sales of luxury products could be hit as the currency and economic turmoil continues to deepen.

36.   The Columbine shootings, he said, did not hit as close to home for his colleagues in Colorado.

37.   The economy and stock market influence donations, but many donors keep diverse portfolios and are not hit as hard by market fluctuations, she said.

38.   The Italian designers were not hit as hard, though they also lost business to the consolidation of their customers.

39.   The negative publicity in Colombia hit just as Betancourt launched her maverick presidential run.

40.   The price hikes hit just as Americans brace for the summer driving season.