31.   But consumers probably wont notice a shortage on dealer lots because GM inventories were somewhat bloated going into March.

32.   But inventories at least are in check, McCabe said.

33.   But in those areas, inventory is low because sales have been strong, brokers said.

34.   But in a business, excess inventory can be fatal.

35.   But Intel said inventories were still lower than it wanted and declined to assure analysts that supplies would come into balance with demand before the end of the year.

36.   But some real estate professionals say inventory may be heading back up as prices increase.

37.   But the prospect that a quick recovery will automatically occur once those inventories are back to normal is looking more doubtful by the day.

38.   Byron dismissed the possibility that customer inventories were in danger of running low.

39.   Cattle inventories are likely to continue high, based on the rising number of animals entering feedlots.

40.   Census Bureau statistics show that inventories are fairly high now but not unusually so.