"But the most recent numbers are reflecting an economy that is growing very slowly at best."

No recent numbers are available on the size of the community.

"But it is surprising in light of recent economic numbers."

"Any other year we would have thought our recent numbers were wonderful."

Whatever the problems may have been, the company's most recent numbers were strong.

Is that the way to read the most recent numbers?

Of course, that makes the recent numbers no easier to digest.

Lobbyists are nothing new in city government, but consider the recent numbers.

Indeed, what they see in the most recent numbers gives them more reason for optimism than the trade data may suggest.

From more than 100,000 daily subscribers, the recent numbers are now closer to 60,000.