1.   But as the company has neared saturation of the dial-up Internet market, the press releases have come more and more slowly.

2.   Still, the government is pushing hard for lower interest rates because many companies are nearing bankruptcy as they try to service their debt.

3.   The cable division of Time Warner Inc. has become an important bargaining chip as the company nears a deal to acquire Turner Broadcasting System.

4.   The company is nearing completion of the second of its twin office towers.

5.   When the bank financing dried up, the company neared the brink.

6.   Companies are nearing the peak of the reporting season, and most companies have reported strong profit growth.

7.   Gray said the company is nearing completion the final stages of compliance with the ISM Code in respect of their Philippines flag and Malaysian flag fleets.

8.   Last week, Microsoft shares rose amid reports that the company was nearing a settlement with the government.

9.   The company is nearing the end of emergency funds received earlier this year from the Dutch government and has been scrambling to find a foreign buyer.