41.   To lessen the chances of spreading anthrax spores, the post office has also stopped using powerful blowing machines that clean dust off the sorting equipment at Morgan.

42.   U.S. stocks may gain on expectations that the Federal Reserve will control inflation, lessening the chances that interest rates will surge this year.

43.   U.S. stocks rose on expectations that the Federal Reserve will control inflation, lessening the chances that interest rates will surge this year.

44.   Using those areas for sampling would lessen the chance of an undercount of minorities, she said.

45.   Opponents are using delaying tactics to lessen its chances of passage, he said.

46.   President Pervez Musharraf is pressing for an internationally monitored interim government to assure a stable transition that lessens the chance of renewed infighting.

47.   Assistant Secretary of State Edward Walker has been briefing Arab leaders on U.S. positions and urging them not to do anything to lessen chances for a resumption of negotiations.

48.   But being recognized as excellent for so long might lessen their chances.

49.   But even brisk walking lessened the chances of diabetes.

50.   But seismic activity appeared to be slowly waning, lessening the chances of another serious eruption.