41.   In response, many have delayed plans to expand or adopt the new production technologies that the equipment industry has invested heavily to develop.

42.   Investors are speculating legal problems in Argentina may delay plans by GasAndes SA to build a gas pipeline to Chile from Argentina, analysts said.

43.   It delayed those plans as technology stocks sank.

44.   Johnsen said the stadium district will now delay plans to begin demolishing warehouses on the site and driving piles to support the construction.

45.   Last June, Federal District Mayor Cuauhtemoc Cardenas delayed plans to introduce mandatory car insurance, provoking a hail of criticism from insurance companies and political rivals.

46.   Last week, about eight companies delayed plans to sell new bonds because of weak demand and widening yield spreads.

47.   Like many of its competitors, Motorola has delayed plans for new semiconductor plants and is producing fewer chips in existing plants in response to declining demand.

48.   Last week, however, IBM said it had delayed plans to develop a ThinkPad computer with a Crusoe chip.

49.   Moreover, a Governor Pataki could hamper and delay any plans Giuliani might have to run for higher office.

50.   NationsBank Corp. agreed to delay plans to combine its Texas operations with the rest of its banking business until at least mid-December.