41.   Republicans say the Democratic proposals would lead to escalating medical costs, increased insurance premiums and more uninsured people.

42.   Rein in escalating costs, while maintaining the highest levels of safety and parity.

43.   That figure has more than doubled in the past nine years, as state and federal funding has lagged behind escalating costs.

44.   That would defeat the purpose of managed-care systems, which were set up in response to escalating health care costs.

45.   The escalating cost is notable, considering that ratings for football are on the decline.

46.   The Depression-era construction is beginning to disintegrate, and budgets have been frozen in spite of escalating costs.

47.   The escalating cost of the Ryder Cup has some news organizations gasping.

48.   The escalating costs come as passenger traffic, especially to and from the United States, has sharply dropped.

49.   The escalating cost of heavy maintenance may be what determines how long the plane can economically be flown, said Mohr, the United official.

50.   The escalating costs are squeezing some small businesses out of the health insurance market, Brain said.