41.   Group-home operators say the decision was a concession to the political reality that opening group homes is more difficult than dispersing the mentally ill in apartments.

42.   Gun show operators say a three-day wait will put them out of business.

43.   He sells when the feedlot operator says the animals are ready.

44.   Home-based business operators say their growing numbers may be what it takes to eliminate other impediments to their operations.

45.   Hotel operators said track-owned lodgings would have an unfair advantage because revenues from the slots could be used to discount room rates.

46.   Hospice operators say the diagnosis is often subjective, and doctors should have the ability to err on the side of compassion.

47.   Host club habitues, club operators say, are often hostesses themselves.

48.   In addition, small cable operators say they are feeling the brunt of the sharp increases in programming costs.

49.   In the meantime, club operators say they want their day in court.

50.   It exceeded expectations and will make money in its first year, the course operators said.