51.   But for all the telecommunications market forces pointing toward a new wave of mergers, each company must assess each potential deal on its own idiosyncratic terms.

52.   But if they wait, they might miss the sudden jumps that such stocks often make when a preponderance of evidence begins pointing toward higher oil prices.

53.   But if the regulations help their profits, they point toward legislation.

54.   But the detective who led the investigation said that all signs pointed toward the former football star.

55.   But the Yankees also know the Rangers have been pointing toward them all season.

56.   But this is not a trend that points toward a creative future.

57.   Chang took one look at me and pointed toward the lower path.

58.   Condition might be temporary, but vital signs point toward long-term recovery.

59.   Currently, the button poll points toward President Clinton facing Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, R-Kan., in the November election.

60.   Dallas will win because Emmitt Smith already has his nose pointed toward Canton.