11.   The big operators already are moving to comply with the requirements for berms and shutoff systems.

12.   Big international operators are seen to also keenly eye the lucrative franchise.

13.   Bre-X is only an exploration company and needed the expertise of big operators such as Placer or Barrick to begin exploiting the field.

14.   He became a big operator, exacting hefty fees for clients such as Humphrey Bogart and Fredric March.

15.   Thailand has two big private operators for fixed-line service and two others for cellular service.

16.   The big money attracted big operators, including Saudi princes whose connections got them the best land and equipment.

17.   Dealers said trading activity was largely lacklustre, with the index moving in a narrow range as big operators and funds restrained buying.

18.   There are bad apples among small as well as among big operators.