21.   Drained by disappointing sales last year, toy makers are streamlining their businesses and becoming more nimble.

22.   In the past year, Merrill Lynch has been cutting thousands of jobs worldwide in an effort to cut costs and streamline its business.

23.   Local companies are selling off their assets and units to foreign investors in a bid to streamline their businesses and improve their financial positions.

24.   Asahi Glass responded to the downturn by streamlining its businesses and cutting costs.