71.   But the action behind the scenes was fierce as the team tried to free up money to sign Don MacLean of the Washington Bullets.

72.   But the White House can also seek to delay, cut or restructure other programs to free up money for defense.

73.   But when Meggett bolted, it freed up money so the Giants could get the popular and talented linebacker.

74.   But we would have preferred the hiring of civilian workers to free up the more expensive uniformed officers for street duty.

75.   But with bankruptcy looming, many people stop paying their bills, freeing up extra household cash that could go to covering attorney fees.

76.   By lengthening the cargo area three inches, designers freed up space to hide the full-size spare tire under the floor.

77.   By repackaging loans as bonds, banks and securities firms remove the loans from their books and free up cash for more lending.

78.   By selling pub-rent-backed bonds, Nomura could shift the leases off its balance sheet, freeing up its capital for new business.

79.   Care in assembling items for the toiletries case can be critical in freeing up room for other things.

80.   Cleveland also could free up millions more by renouncing Cage and Dan Majerle.