1.   Microsoft executives emphasized that Explorer, when integrated with other company software, can smoothly run large company intranets.

2.   Auto executives emphasized that they had been expecting a slowdown in the industry because of surveys showing a decline in consumer confidence but were disappointed beyond expectations.

3.   Boeing executives emphasized that the deal is a good fit, with remarkably little overlap of business units and similar corporate cultures and philosophies.

4.   But Fox executives emphasized that Ellis alone did not make the calls on who won states, but merely headed a four-person team.

5.   But the executives emphasized that the timing was less important than the special treatment.

6.   But Tribune executives emphasized that the company remains committed to excellence, and continues to win major awards, like the Pulitzer Prize.

7.   CBS executives have emphasized that the show is pulling in new money most prominently from movie companies, which generally have no content concerns when they buy commercials.

8.   Company executives emphasize what they say are inadequate reimbursement rates.

9.   Daimler executives emphasized the uncertainty of the economic outlook, particularly with the United States probably in a recession.

10.   Despite these messy disputes, Clubcorp executives emphasize that a vast majority of members are happy, and that may well be true.