11.   But the company contends that it is regenerating.

12.   But the company contends that its plants are among the cleanest coal-burning plants in the nation.

13.   But this may be the most comprehensive approach, the company contended.

14.   Companies contend that high wages are undermining their international competitiveness.

15.   Companies contend that many slamming complaints were not willful but accidental.

16.   Companies contend that high wages costs are undermining their international competitiveness.

17.   Drug companies contend they are providing a useful service in educating customers.

18.   Each company contends that its test promises to be much more reliable than the traditional Pap smear.

19.   Herbal companies contend that the FDA is being heavy-handed, taking dramatic actions based on minimal evidence.

20.   In another development Thursday, a federal magistrate has ordered Coca-Cola to release three documents to plaintiffs that the company had contended were privileged.