71.   But since a ruble devaluation three years ago slashed production costs and made exports even more profitable, oil companies have become cash rich.

72.   But Sellian had no immediate plans to raise prices, saying he believed the company could become profitable merely by increasing volume in areas where it has service depots.

73.   But Stephen J. Gunther, president of the company, said he expects his company to become profitable sometime next year.

74.   But more venture capitalists will become interested, Robbins-Roth said, as the big pharmaceutical companies become corporate partners with the little companies or simply buy them.

75.   But other German companies have become worried as well.

76.   But the company really became a household name in the past year with Myst, a best seller.

77.   But Raymond said in a brief interview Tuesday that he had been pondering how much more profitable his company could become in league with Mobil.

78.   But the role of the corporation has also undergone significant change, he argued, as companies have become much more efficient.

79.   But those assets have varying appeal to Time Warner and US West, whose strategic goals have changed since the two companies became partners.

80.   But to devotees, this flour company has become much, much more.