51.   But in other states, the unions welcome the programs as soon as they see that the new recruits join their ranks.

52.   But it has achieved a slow, significant evolution of women joining the ranks of top corporate officers at large corporations.

53.   But Japan, like Mexico, now joins the ranks of countries where investors will no longer fully believe the government officials who insist that everything is under control.

54.   But minorities complain that the police, military, and other institutions have never proved they really want them to join the ranks.

55.   But others, including some WNBA players, expressed reservations about joining ranks with the men.

56.   But the lure of joining the ranks of car-producing nations are a lot stronger than the discipline of economic logic.

57.   But they say they are determined to have more join their ranks.

58.   By offering weapons, training and payoffs to gang members, the guerrillas have persuaded many to join their ranks.

59.   Canada has now joined the ranks of nations defying an international whale-hunting ban.

60.   Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist joined the ranks of the skeptical justices.