| 21. | In the third quarter, labor costs increased 3 . 3 percent.
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| 22. | Research and development costs increased 8 percent and general expenses jumped 10 percent.
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| 23. | In 2000, unit labor costs increased by 3 . 1 percent.
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| 24. | Analysts said the cost increase was much higher than they expected.
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| 25. | Finally, as the LAN connects outside the local net, costs increase.
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| 26. | Housing costs increased a robust 0 . 7 percent last month.
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| 27. | Waldman said health budgets for developing countries remain constant even as costs increase.
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| 28. | As search costs increase, female choosiness for a mate decreases.
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| 29. | Escalating labour costs increased the price and further reduced volume.
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| 30. | Rental costs increased 3.8 percent in August on the year.
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