71.   Opponents of the amendment argued it would hurt small businesses.

72.   Ordinarily a business could get hurt by taking a politically incorrect stance.

73.   Other regions will probably be affected by the uncertainty in Asia, hurting businesses that sell to and buy from other countries.

74.   One result has been rationing of power, mainly hurting businesses rather than families.

75.   Palo Alto-based Hewlett-Packard said the delay would not hurt its business either.

76.   Owners of bars and restaurants have argued that it will severely hurt business, especially for bars that cater to tourists.

77.   President Clinton and Labor Secretary Alexis Herman played a constructive role in pushing for a settlement of a strike that had begun to hurt many businesses.

78.   PC makers initially were reluctant to sell really inexpensive systems, fearing they would hurt business at the high end, where profit margins are juicier.

79.   Representatives of alcohol companies disagree, claiming in their lawsuit the law violates free-speech rights and will unfairly hurt businesses.

80.   Rising competition from other auctions around the world has also hurt business.