51.   But given the news, a sharp drop had been expected by some traders.

52.   But in recent weeks the series of ethics scandals has caused a sharp drop in his popularity in opinion polls and forced a shake-up of the Cabinet.

53.   But it is also possible that it would help cause a sharp drop in stock, bond and housing prices, which in turn could result in recession.

54.   But it said that it benefited from sharp drops in the cost of providing the telecommunications network, largely resulting from regulatory changes.

55.   But Robbins still looks for the market to rebound by the end of the year, due in part to the sharp drop in share price valuations.

56.   But its sharp drop in price also makes the stock appealing to value investors, she added.

57.   But polls show a sharp drop in their support, perhaps by as much as half.

58.   But some media investors and analysts said the sharp drop in Tribune stock puzzled them.

59.   But the recorder did capture a sharp drop in thrust from the right engine and a smaller drop from the left engine.

60.   But the sharp drop in home health care has caught both Republicans and Democrats by surprise.