31.   The Lightning could choose Stefan, but right wing Pavel Brendl, a native of the Czech Republic, might be a safer bet.

32.   The main beneficiary of any move out of yen is expected to be the mark, which is seen as a safer bet than the dollar, traders said.

33.   These companies are viewed as a safer bet than, say, a start-up that recently went public.

34.   Treasuries would provide a safer bet once rates start to fall, he said.

35.   Until very recently, Democrats had considered Illinois a much safer bet.

36.   Utilities are probably a safer bet than REITs now, as evidenced by their lower yields.

37.   Pharmaceuticals also had losses, even though the sector is considered a safer bet in a bearish market or a slowing economy.

38.   Pharmaceuticals also posted losses, even though the sector is considered a safer bet in a bearish market or a slowing economy.

39.   Pharmaceuticals and financial issues also had losses, even though the sectors are considered safer bets in bearish markets or a slowing economy.

40.   Blue chips got a boost from drug and financial issues, which are often considered safer bets in uncertain or bearish markets.