41.   It closed its shop on Madison Avenue four years ago.

42.   It closed a shop last winter in Paramus, N.J., and plans to shut one in White Plains soon.

43.   Just a few days ago, Koskinen had openly discussed the possibility of closing his shop by the end of March.

44.   Last year, before Internet companies started closing shop, there were more dot-coms on race cars than on signs in Eastside technology parks.

45.   Kimmel, of Jeffersonville, Ind., finished fifth in the Supercar series last season, but was left rideless when car owner Terry Shirley closed his shop.

46.   Most Palestinians hid indoors, and shops were closed.

47.   Most shops are closed.

48.   Mr. Stuhl, down at the candy store -- why did he close the shop that day?

49.   Most shops were closed, and the streets were empty as loudspeakers urged residents to go to bomb shelters.

50.   Now, all the shops are closed and the streets deserted.