61.   But the drop is probably meaningless, since even Baptist leaders admit the category of total membership is seriously flawed.

62.   But the drop was much sharper at Kennedy International and La Guardia Airports in New York, Ronald Reagan National in Washington and Los Angeles International, among others.

63.   But there are no drops that fit, either.

64.   But there has been a drop in federal and private donations, and officials said more excess food is going to discount stores than in the past.

65.   But to blame Bonds for that attendance drop is just plain silly.

66.   Commanders in precincts whose crime rates drop are rewarded with promotions or other honors.

67.   Commentators and others who closely follow German politics say that the drop in support is partly a result of widespread public horror over attacks against foreigners.

68.   Computers are not like light bulbs, which dim when there is a drop in current and return to normal when the power is restored.

69.   Crime has been dropping across the country for three years, but the drop is more dramatic in New York state.

70.   Crime is down in cities across the country, but in Atlantic City the drop has been sharper than elsewhere.