1.   Any expansion would mean intense competition for permanent seats, and many seasoned officials here are doubtful that reform could come quickly.

2.   But expansion means an increased demand for prime talent in the NHL, which is bound to drive salaries higher.

3.   Expansion means thin pitching staffs, unproven youngsters and a lack of depth.

4.   Expansion means more teams, which means diluted pitching.

5.   International expansion could mean forming a joint venture or establishing a plant in another country, Pierce said.

6.   It must realize that an expansion of NATO means the loss of Russia as a political partner.

7.   On the other hand, weaker economic expansion also means corporate profits may disappoint investors.

8.   The expansion means that CVS will soon have eight stores in Manhattan.

9.   The smaller expansion means less dollars in the hands of Japanese exporters to convert into yen when they repatriate revenues.

10.   The smaller expansion means fewer dollars in the hands of Japanese exporters to convert into yen when they repatriate revenues.