41.   Fans who stuck with the franchise during the lean years, the close-but-no-cigar years.

42.   For farmers, it should lead to more stable earnings and spell the difference between profits and red ink in lean years.

43.   Forster said that during the lean years he never contemplated quitting, and developed a three-step program to endure his disappointments.

44.   He has certainly had some lean years since he attended the film school at the University of California.

45.   He had waited through the many lean years, Belgrove said, and he was now ready to enjoy a fat one.

46.   He said that they would find no seasonal jobs because of failed crops and that there might be more lean years to come.

47.   He had waited patiently, loyally, through the lean years, Belgrove said, and now he was really going to enjoy a fat one.

48.   He plays polo and seems to have had a fine time in those lean years.

49.   He looked at the crowds, at the television trucks and the people lining up for tickets and declared it a welcome sight during these lean years for baseball.

50.   He suffered through the lean years, earning his points while playing with everyone from Broten to Helmut Balderis.