41.   And since there is a decline in new-issue sales this year, demand for the bonds should be even greater.

42.   And that decline is significantly greater than the one in the number of paying passengers.

43.   And she questioned whether the declines are a result of the new work requirements.

44.   And some analysts said the third quarter decline may be just temporary.

45.   And such a decline would be a break for fee-weary investors.

46.   And there were modest declines in retail sales.

47.   And while he sought to reassure investors, he also warned that market declines are inevitable in the future.

48.   Apple said the decline was due in part to aggressive pricing on recently introduced computers, as well as price cuts designed to move older models.

49.   As a financial services center, any decline could be offset by an increase in currency trading and need for financial expertise in the current turmoil, analysts said.

50.   As for the dollar, the decline was much harder to explain.