1.   Other companies have studied ways to offset or reduce emissions of carbon dioxide.

2.   Aside from looking at how to attract more male customers, online diet companies are also studying how to crack the corporate market.

3.   Both companies are studying their devices for use in removing suspicious cysts on the breast altogether.

4.   A Hills spokesman said the company was studying the offer.

5.   A Michigan company also is studying prospects for manufacturing auto parts in the park, he said.

6.   A Nynex spokeswoman said the company was studying the DPU decision and would not have a comment until next week.

7.   A spokesman for Bally Gaming would not comment on the offer beyond saying that the company was studying its contents.

8.   Alfonso Velasco of footwear maker Crucero said his family-owned company has been studying the U.S. shoe market for more than a year.

9.   Companies study a variety of factors when they make decisions about locating in Kansas.

10.   Companies study them to make business decisions.