1.   The most progressive companies have an excellent record, but others could improve their labour and personnel management.

2.   Another solid choice is Fidelity Growth and Income fund, which has also built an excellent record with an actively managed portfolio.

3.   Ashcroft, meantime, responded that he had an excellent record when it came to approving women and minorities for federal judgeships.

4.   At Pioneer, Isabelle had an excellent long-term record as manager of its Capital Growth Fund.

5.   Based on its excellent record of reaching the late stages of tournaments such as the European and the World Cup, Germany would appear to be the early favorite.

6.   Both have been successful mayors, with excellent records on racial issues.

7.   A spokesman for the bus company has said Bedell had an excellent driving record.

8.   But excellent records are no guarantee against tragedy.

9.   Caceres said that even though Delta II has an excellent record, he was not all that surprised the first Delta III blew up.

10.   Despite her athletic abilities as a competitive swimmer and her excellent academic record, the academy was not prepared to allow her even to take the entrance exam.