41.   Recent statistics bear this out.

42.   Recent statistics show that retail sales have fallen three months in a row through May, inflation is under wraps, and manufacturing has shifted into a lower gear.

43.   Recent Pentagon statistics show that married men and single women are by far the most likely to make senior ranks of the armed forces.

44.   Recent statistics do show a pattern of slowing growth.

45.   Recent statistics reported by Protestant denominations present a more intriguing picture than statistics a decade ago.

46.   Recent statistics revealed record unemployment in Israel, and a gap between rich and poor second only to that in the United States in the developed world.

47.   RETAILERS REPORT SLUGGISH SALES Running counter to recent buoyant economic statistics, retail sales have been sluggish.

48.   Recent economic statistics portray an economy that is starting to advance, he said.

49.   Recent economic statistics underscore the slowdown in profits.

50.   Recent statistics do indicate a pickup.