51.   Congestion is especially bad in the northeastern corner of the United States, where it is approaching European levels.

52.   Depending on the supply of Gulf moisture, a few storms may approach severe levels.

53.   Fire danger is approaching critical levels, he said.

54.   Galas are always competitions, and this one approached the level of sonic violence.

55.   For various reasons, including the fact that prices have rebounded enough to approach record levels, he said, the smart investor will be contrary.

56.   Gerdano said the trends suggest the numbers are continuing to increase and could approach record levels this year.

57.   Fund companies reported yesterday that stock fund inflows are approaching record levels after below-average buying in March and April.

58.   How often do performances in a theater approach this level of earthly delight?

59.   If storms occur there, a few may approach severe levels, with damaging straight-line winds posing a risk.

60.   If such a squall line develops, a few of the thunderstorms could approach severe levels, capable of spawning damaging straight-line winds or tornadoes.