41.   Among the multibillion-dollar items noted by the two groups are grants for energy research and supply and for airports and waste-water treatment plants.

42.   An option grant is exercisable only if its so-called strike price is lower than the prevailing market price.

43.   As with tax abatements for community development, arts grants are investments that pay dividends.

44.   At issue were grants given by the National Institutes of Health to the university and the four scientists.

45.   Both workers and early childhood experts say the program is not living up to its promise because the grants are too low and the application process too cumbersome.

46.   A grant of certiorari is a scarce and precious commodity.

47.   Again, stock grants were the key.

48.   All those grants were record-setters when given.

49.   But Ms. Tognolini said the federal grant is unlikely to be renewed.

50.   But the grant is not without strings.