51.   Traders attributed those gains to the fact that gasoline inventories are close to their lowest point on record.

52.   UAL executives attributed the gains to a combination of flat costs and higher revenues.

53.   William C. Steere, chairman of Pfizer, said the entire sales gain could be attributed to volume, not price increases.

54.   Qwest attributed the gain to strong demand for Internet and data services.

55.   Although some January sales figures were better than expected, analysts attributed the gains to deep discounts rather than customers spending more money.

56.   Although some sales were better than expected, analysts attributed the gains to deep discounts rather than customers spending more money.

57.   An association official attributed the gains to increased sales stemming from store renovations, bargain sales, and stores being open a greater number of days during the year.

58.   Both attributed the gains to across-the-board strength in their various business segments.

59.   Bryant attributed the gain to increased average selling prices, better product mixes and improved factory efficiency.

60.   Economists attribute the gains in productivity to business investment in computers and other high-tech equipment.