51.   Even after this agreement, though, concern has grown that Global Crossing could fail to attract additional bidders and that its assets could be liquidated.

52.   Given the big role that HMOs now play, concern is growing about the impact of the payment delays on patients and providers.

53.   He expects the companies to have steady earnings growth this year, which is especially important now as interest rates creep higher and concern grows that inflation will accelerate.

54.   However, concern is growing that it could become a hollow victory.

55.   In LONDON, palladium rose as concern grew that Russian supplies of the precious metal may be disrupted in coming months.

56.   In the broader market, U.S. stocks tumbled as concern grew that rising borrowing costs will trim corporate profits.

57.   Indeed, that concern grew as the stock indexes moved up and down but were generally sharply lower during the day.

58.   Investors say fund flows slowed in the second quarter as concern grew interest rates would turn higher, increasing corporate borrowing costs and depressing profits.

59.   Large companies took off in the fourth quarter as concern grew that the economy had peaked.

60.   Last night, as the hostage crisis continued, Light said her concern was growing.