11.   Lately, Con Ed has been adept at that, but at a steep cost.

12.   Much of the profit boost, though, has come through steep cost cuts.

13.   One drawback to the iPhone is the steep cost.

14.   Overcapacity, steep costs and stagnant prices give an advantage to the automakers with the deepest pockets and the most models.

15.   Opel managed to stabilize its market share in Europe this past year, but it did so at a steep cost, by cutting prices and offering incentives.

16.   Philippine stocks fell for the first time in three days on expectations loan defaults will surge because of steep borrowing costs and the tumbling peso.

17.   Philippine stocks rose for the third time in four days on hopes moves to loosen credit will ease pressure on companies squeezed by steep borrowing costs.

18.   Philippine stocks tumbled on expectations loan defaults will surge because of steep borrowing costs and the tumbling peso.

19.   Some technological advances, such as HDTV and Iridium satellite phones, come at a steep cost that slows consumer acceptance.

20.   Special effects are a big reason for the steep costs of many of these films.