31.   Asked what they thought such statistics would show, the men smiled and declined to answer.

32.   At the same time, in Japan, statistics show a record increase in suicide as that country copes with economic recession.

33.   AUSTRALIAN ECONOMY IS RESILIENT While most industrial countries are slowing down or worrying about a slowdown, Australia is surprisingly buoyant, the latest economic statistics show.

34.   Beyond the rhetoric, statistics show that illegal immigration is simply less widespread in Texas.

35.   Box-office statistics show an unprecedented parade of films opening to huge ticket sales only to plummet in their second weekend.

36.   A private report pointed to a slump in retail sales and government statistics showed that factory orders faltered in November.

37.   After a year of driving, statistics show that girls settle into a better-driving habits, while boys stay on the high end of the accident chart.

38.   Agriculture, industry and private commerce were all in decline, the government statistics showed.

39.   Although Dole beat Alexander in both states, the statistics show how the Senate majority leader has been pinned down to the Beltway.

40.   Brown said statistics show that Latinos are more likely than any other group to work for employers who do not provide coverage.