71.   Fearful of losing business in a highly competitive industry, the auditors too often go along.

72.   For all its successes, Lazard has lost some business it has sought.

73.   For years, retailers in New York City have argued that they were losing business to New Jersey and surrounding states where clothing is not taxed.

74.   Franchisees, tired of losing business to their fresher competitors, heartily embraced the move.

75.   Hawley said he expects to lose business if the proposal becomes final.

76.   Goonetilleke, co-owner of Nilupul Video, was confused and frightened, and feared he would lose his business.

77.   He lost his business when it went too far into debt and he declared personal bankruptcy.

78.   He said that larger commercial-finance companies are buying smaller ones, and that banks that lost business to the finance companies are on the prowl, too.

79.   He was knowledgeable enough to do without the guidance provided by mortgage brokers, who stand to lose business to this probably less-expensive electronic middleman.

80.   Her view was in sync with a top Chicago real estate agent who feared losing business if she allowed her name to be used.