61.   For the first few years the company struggled.

62.   For the first time since the Asian financial crisis erupted last July, Hong Kong companies are struggling to persuade people they can fend off defaults and bankruptcies.

63.   Grants got cut, and companies struggled to differentiate their products.

64.   Further consolidation in the industry is expected as European companies struggle to get the economies of scale U.S. rivals already have achieved through mergers.

65.   His resignation comes at a time when the company struggles with manufacturing problems to meet growing demand and watches its market share shrink.

66.   In Europe, the company is struggling with excess capacity, tough competition and a product line that favors low-profit cars, analysts say.

67.   In addition, the company has struggled with increased competition and lower prices in the cellular business.

68.   In New York yesterday, Treasuries slumped as Wall Street companies struggled to find buyers for the new two-year notes, traders said.

69.   In short, both companies have struggled in the services arena.

70.   Ironically, despite open walls and efforts to create an environment of more closeness and intimacy, companies are struggling with the fact the opposite is happening.