41.   But the numbers have been increasing.

42.   But the number increases geometrically as each letter circulates.

43.   But the raw number has increased because of the overall increase in cases.

44.   But that number is rapidly increasing.

45.   But their numbers increased elsewhere, too.

46.   But the numbers have increased dramatically.

47.   By the end of the century, the number had increased more than tenfold.

48.   Critics say unless the plan is properly structured, the bank could just keep expanding if the number of bankrupt banks increased.

49.   Democrats almost certainly would gain politically if population numbers increased in traditionally Democratic areas.

50.   Dove numbers have increased, and so have dove hunters.