21.   It would also provide additional tax credits meant to encourage the efficient operations of the plants and to help protect against the risks of early operating losses.

22.   Many debt-laden companies emerged as more efficient operations, but not without great personal and social costs.

23.   Meanwhile, she added, competitors with more efficient sales operations, like Sun Microsystems and Hewlett-Packard, are beginning to close the technology gap with Digital.

24.   Profit margins are thin, and only the most efficient operations prosper.

25.   Senatorial courtesy is crucial to the efficient operation of the Senate.

26.   Strong holiday sales, more efficient operations and a lot of penny-pinching helped the company pull out a profit.

27.   Startup of the plant is only the first step toward efficient operation, Freeman said.

28.   The acquiring company ends up with a greater market share, a more efficient operation, better managers and more clout.

29.   The club is a good example of how an efficient operation can bring in big dollars.