31.   Some observers, however, expect the Phoenix-based real estate trust to sweeten its offer if necessary.

32.   That offer was sweetened today.

33.   The analysts said Glaxo might yet sweeten its offer, but they saw little chance of other bidders coming in.

34.   The Asian companies have repeatedly said they would not sweeten their offer.

35.   The deal, though, fell through after Atlanta apparently wanted the offer to be sweetened.

36.   The company says it cannot sweeten its offer to the pilots because it is also negotiating contracts with other unions representing workers who took salary cuts.

37.   The ruling is likely to pressure CSX to sweeten its offer to win more votes, said shareholders and consultants tracking the bidding war.

38.   The shares also rose on expectations Hilton might win or possibly sweeten its offer.

39.   Therefore, Promodes said, Rallye would have to sweeten its offer for Casino in order to be fair to minority shareholders.

40.   There were expectations that Rio Tinto would sweeten its offer.