11.   Although competitive threats were stirring, the auto makers were complacent.

12.   Among decliners were makers of machines, plastics and nonferrous metals.

13.   Among his favorites in this category are makers of pachinko machines, a version of pinball that is as common in Japan as the sushi bar.

14.   Among the more familiar names of majolica makers were Wedgwood, Holdcraft, Minton and Etruscan.

15.   Among her top money makers were convertible preferred shares in Cox Communications, a cable company.

16.   Among his favorite stocks in the group are steel makers LTV Corp. and Inland Steel Industries Inc. and General Motors Corp. and Chrysler Corp.

17.   An extended bidding war with a company the size of Hercules could also drain financial resources when other U.K. chemical makers are available, they said.

18.   Among the kinds of businesses that pushed for keeping the current standard were tool makers, manufacturers of precision instruments, tile makers and food companies.

19.   Among the most notable industries to turn to science for help are the makers of disposable diapers.

20.   Among the other companies in the state index, several networking-equipment makers were among the biggest decliners.