11.   Companies frequently register securities to be sold in the future to get the money faster when the need arises.

12.   For protection, some American companies registered their trademarks here, including their brand names.

13.   Gold companies registered their biggest rally in three months as gold rebounded from its lowest price in almost four years.

14.   He said the company registered the name to reserve it for possible use later.

15.   He said the company also has registered with the Boston Stock Exchange.

16.   Many have complained that companies are registering addresses in the new domains simply to protect their trademarks, not because they want to build Web sites using them.

17.   Nora DePalma, a spokeswoman for ImproveNet, said the company had registered contractors in every state who were experts in just about every home improvement specialty.

18.   One hundred and sixteen companies have registered to sell power in the state, and the rivalry is expected to be fierce.

19.   Potentially the most painful proposal would require companies to register tax shelters with the government.

20.   --Require companies to register corporate tax shelters with the Treasury Department.