41.   Of course, we would all rather pay the lowest price, but the octane number makes us stop and think the highest number must mean better gas.

42.   Odd numbers mean the spur meets only one interstate.

43.   Offensive numbers mean little when discussing the Cavs.

44.   Other suburban school superintendents Wednesday were generally hesitant to explain their good or bad scores, saying they needed more time to determine what the numbers really mean.

45.   Sen. Therese Murray, a Plymouth Democrat and legislative leader on welfare reform, said the numbers mean the welfare reform law is already working.

46.   Sheila Craven, president of Adscope, said such numbers might mean the magazines had matured.

47.   So which numbers mean more?

48.   Still, a negative number means most managers are pessimistic about the economic outlook.

49.   Sure, the All-Star honor is overrated, but think about what these numbers mean.

50.   That number meant that Wes had played this game once or twice before.