51.   But lawmakers have no way of knowing whether their dining partner intends to write off dinner.

52.   But Muckler also said that he was totally writing off what he had just seen.

53.   But other analysts emphasized that it would be an error to write off Yeltsin too quickly, as experts have done in the past.

54.   But self-employed workers still have time to contribute to retirement accounts and write off equipment purchases, which can yield potentially significant deductions, experts say.

55.   But the board decided to allow companies to not write off good will unless and until they conclude that the value of the asset has been impaired.

56.   But the hoped-for technology was a bust, and Dell wrote off most of it.

57.   But the budget still reflects the premium Primakov has placed on achieving political consensus by distributing credits, writing off debts and avoiding unpopular reforms.

58.   But they were far from ready to write off their new legislative strategy.

59.   But when Milberg went public with plans to essentially give Rover away, writing off billions of dollars, Panke was on the dais alongside Milberg, fielding questions.

60.   Chat rooms are ripping the deal, saying the Pacers have written off the season.