71.   Thayer said that report attests to the diversity of the economy, with some sectors acting as engines even as manufacturing continues to show weakness.

72.   The defense showed a weakness in the first half.

73.   The dollar was higher against the yen early Wednesday following reports showing persistent weakness in the Japanese economy.

74.   The financial crisis has also shown weaknesses in undercapitalised Asian financial institutions.

75.   The May unemployment report showed widespread weakness in manufacturing and construction.

76.   The protesters accused Aliev of failing to improve social conditions in the country and showing weakness in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

77.   The pound was showing particular weakness because of the political turmoil caused by the challenge to Prime Minister John Major by a member of his own Conservative Party.

78.   The retail sector continued to show weakness on fears that second-half profits may be hurt by the cooling economy.

79.   The ravaged sector continues to show weakness.

80.   The survey also showed continued weakness in the labor market, with negative employment expectations in March and April following positive results in January and February.