1.   According to environmentalists, the government could become liable for claims of millions of pounds in compensation for lost business opportunities should the sites become de-notified.

2.   Haulage companies say the French lorry drivers blockade is costing them thousands of pounds in lost business.

3.   At a recent meeting with bus company representatives councillors and officers were sceptical about the claims in lost business.

4.   And if they fail, service specialists must be called in, costing hundreds of dollars and hours or days of lost business.

5.   And retailers suffered little lost business, since Tuesday is always a slow day of the week anyway, the economist said.

6.   As such, the decision represents little lost business for Wal-Mart.

7.   As when Clinton visits New York City, news reports highlighted the inconvience that the presidential motorcade can cause motorists and the lost business for shopkeepers.

8.   At the meeting, people complained about frozen food that had melted in the long lines, about lost business and about general feelings of isolation.

9.   Boycotts, riots and demonstrations meant lost business, cost money and made the city look ridiculous.

10.   After two weeks of feuding, labor and management pledged to work together to regain lost business.