That figure is disputed by several people familiar with the college scene, but the rate still appears to be lower than in previous years.

Higher rates appear to be less of a threat to businesses, at least for now.

And when rates appear to be rising, people want to lock in.

The rates of growth in some cases appear to be among the fastest known anywhere.

It was the second drop in three months, but the rate of decline appeared to be slowing.

Increased rates of cancer from treatment appear to be small.

Its rate appeared to satisfy her, for she nodded confidently.

And the rate for 1998 appears to be accelerating.

"Over all, though, the rate of increases appears to be moderating."

The rate of breast cancer in men appears to be rising somewhat.