51.  Whatever the reason, the figures are startling.

52.  Whatever the reason, the honeymoon is over in Charlotte.

53.  Whatever the reason, the message sent to The Hollywood Reporter, and its rival, Variety, which is owned by Reed Elsevier Inc., was unmistakable.

54.  Whatever the reason, the move spooked Taiwan and Korean manufacturers, many of whom rely on China for a growing proportion of their sales.

55.  Whatever the reason, the Nets were glad to have Bradley as a force for one of the few times this season.

56.  Whatever the reason, the prohibition against eating pig meat became an identifying feature, a defining characteristic of Jewishness.

57.  Whatever the reason, the reassembling of family members who have grown accustomed to new freedoms and a different structured life may create conflicts and even family disputes.

58.  Whatever the reason, the stigma had been created.

59.  Whatever the reason, the Waves made a good impression.

60.  Whatever the reason, they are still leaving, and that has ripple effects on neighborhoods and the urban economy.