31.   Despite recent increases, the yields are too low for long-term growth, Isaacson said.

32.   Despite recent major increases in the money supply, he said, the money stays in banks because companies are cutting debt and consumers are reluctant to spend.

33.   Despite the recent increase in human smuggling through this area, many more immigrants enter at other border hot spots.

34.   Energy stocks rallied on expectations that recent increases in crude oil prices combined with dwindling inventories may signal a prolonged shortage in supply.

35.   Eric Lindros and Paul Kariya have led the charge recently, with Lindros blaming poor ice conditions for the recent increase in groin and abdominal injuries.

36.   Federal Reserve Gov. Janet Yellen seconded that thought in a speech, saying recent increases in borrowing costs may slow the economy and lessen inflationary pressures.

37.   For one thing, export growth is likely to slow in the months ahead as recent increases in the dollar make U.S. products more expensive.

38.   Further, Ms. Kaplan said, most of the recent increases support colleges and universities, hospitals and the arts.

39.   Frey said that additional increases in postage would be likely this year because of recent increases in gas prices.

40.   Gear cited recent increases in housing construction after years of stagnation.