81.   For instance, General Electric made its earlier hostile bid for Kemper, a financial services concern, and eventually lost the battle.

82.   For now, Chase has in place the legal structures that would make a hostile bid difficult.

83.   Future takeovers will generally be friendly, Tirello said, because they are subject to approval by state regulators, who may frown on hostile bids.

84.   Great Western has been fighting the hostile bid.

85.   GEC is expected to make a hostile bid for VSEL, asubmarine builder.

86.   Has the e-tailer made a hostile bid for Wal-Mart?

87.   Global Crossing was there first, reaching deals with both companies, while Qwest has entered with hostile bids.

88.   He also ruled out any counterbid for Fisons Plc, the drugmaker fighting a hostile bid from Rhone-Poulenc Rorer Inc.

89.   He did not say whether he would consider a hostile takeover bid.

90.   He declined comment on the possibility that Mattel will launch a hostile bid.