51.   The attack came despite two weeks of intense Palestinian police pressure against Hamas and other violent groups.

52.   The bad feelings come despite good times.

53.   The blessings come despite even more evidence in the past week that black votes are being left on the floor.

54.   The cautious optimism among Internet executives comes despite predictions that retailing in general will have its worst year in a decade because of the slowing economy.

55.   The certification came despite U.S. concern that drug corruption has made Mexico ineffective in the battle against narcotics traffickers.

56.   The budget pinch comes despite a healthy Kansas economy.

57.   The approval came despite a nationwide strike by workers of Telcor and other state-run companies who oppose the sale.

58.   The business link between America Online and Microsoft comes despite the fact that the two companies are increasingly rivals.

59.   The average has come without even average foot speed, and the power has come despite playing half of his games in pitcher-friendly Dodger Stadium.

60.   The award came despite lingering questions about the feasibility of such a system.