31.   As real-estate prices soar, workers face longer and longer commutes to jobs in the gold-plated resort towns.

32.   As feed prices soar, feedlot operators are forced to reduce the number of animals in their lots.

33.   As stock prices soar, American corporations are getting more stingy with dividend payouts to their shareholders.

34.   As stock prices soared in early February, Clough emphasized bonds even more.

35.   As rates climbed, refinancings abated and IO prices soared.

36.   As stock prices have soared, Americans have felt wealthier, which has translated into a desire to use their new wealth to finance a better life.

37.   As stock prices soared, consumers felt wealthier, if only on paper.

38.   As stocks fell, prices soared.

39.   As the ruble has plunged, prices have soared and banks have all but closed their doors, leaving angry depositors wondering if they will ever see their money.

40.   As yuppies start thinking cigars are stylish and cheroot prices soar, the old pipes in the basement cupboard look suddenly better to many smokers.