51.   But the sheer number of executions in Texas, a fiercely pro-death-penalty state, has attracted criticism.

52.   But the sheer number of filings could delay the final rule until after the election.

53.   But the sheer number of people migrating to Arizona, either from other states or other countries, has overshadowed the lower birth rate.

54.   But the sheer numbers on Fifth Avenue appear to have the biggest influence on rents.

55.   But the sheer number of bullets flying across the tube in recent weeks would have to unnerve students and parents alike.

56.   But the sheer number of mergers taking place and the strategic nature of most combinations are also forcing more conflicts.

57.   But they are overwhelmed by the sheer number of facts this remarkable book covers.

58.   But the Irish worked hard, and through sheer numbers and political savvy were able to make Boston their own.

59.   But there are people who find the sheer number of Jubilee specials excessive.

60.   But these purveyors of glamour have concerns more pressing than the sheer number of competitors.