21.   Both parties have invested millions of dollars in television advertising campaigns.

22.   But for manufacturers, the choice of standards could be crucial, because they dictate where the companies invest millions of dollars.

23.   But John Kiker, a spokesman for United, said the airline, a unit of UAL, was investing millions of dollars to improve service and amenities.

24.   But Lexis-Nexis is fortunate in that it has a well-heeled parent willing to invest millions in it.

25.   Carlson Wagonlit Travel is investing millions in the next Internet boom.

26.   Companies are rethinking strategies and are taking more tentative steps before investing millions in computer games or movie tie-in products.

27.   Companies invested millions in researching the large protein molecules and in building manufacturing sites.

28.   Corporate buyouts are risky for securities firms, because they invest millions of dollars in a relatively small number of companies.

29.   Denver invested millions in quarterback Brian Griese and recently did the same with receiver Rod Smith.

30.   Dell Computer has invested millions in research and development for Linux-based products, Dell said.