41.   After that, prices could rise as demand begins to gain strength, he said.

42.   After Columbine and the Million Mom March, it seemed that the forces for more sane gun restrictions were gaining strength in Congress.

43.   All are unsuccessful so far but the movement is gaining strength, according to representatives of the American Civil Liberties Union and other organizations that support affirmative action.

44.   Both are signs the economy is gaining strength.

45.   Bundesbank President Hans Tietmeyer helped the mark gain strength.

46.   But after the white-knuckled management style of Showalter, the club still gained strength as the season advanced.

47.   Bush aides said they were buoyed by ongoing polling that showed the Bush-Cheney ticket gaining strength against a ticket led by Gore.

48.   But as she demonstrated Tuesday when two multicolored pompoms were placed in her hands, she has been gaining strength.

49.   Business at U.S. manufacturers improved in December as both orders and prices rose, a sign the economy may be gaining strength as the new year begins.

50.   But now, almost exactly two years later, Boeing looks like it is the company running out of gas while Airbus appears to be steadily gaining strength.