51.   But the Notre Dame tradition, not to mention national television appeal and faithful fan base, were enough to overlook the kinks of a subpar year.

52.   But the site already is building a fan base.

53.   But Wired still has a growing fan base.

54.   But, to many, the NBA has become a league that has grown apart from its traditional fan base.

55.   But, in the process, he alienated a season-ticket fan base that sometimes did not receive their renewal applications until August.

56.   By helping to keep football teams in profit, the NFL buttresses a national fan base.

57.   Carey has always dabbled in the hip-hop world, where Cohen had his start, although that is not her fan base.

58.   Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon already have characters to base the movies on, plus established fan bases.

59.   Despite an intense fan base, ratings have been lukewarm so far, which Russell says is no problem.

60.   Despite his setbacks, Denver maintained a loyal fan base.