1.   The London market opened weaker today as the Chancellor John Major underlined his determination to keep interest rates high despite calls from the C B I to reduce them.

2.   Analysts said consumer spending remained high despite a decline in exports.

3.   Consumer confidence was extremely high despite higher oil prices and fluctuations in the stock market.

4.   Further, productivity, the measure of output per worker, has remained high despite the downturn.

5.   Once again, scores were relatively high despite ideal conditions.

6.   Swift, a right-hander, is rated high despite durability questions.

7.   The interest level is high despite high costs.

8.   Auto executives say their sales are still running high despite the stunning freefall in stocks earlier this month.

9.   Bancod said another concern is interest rates, which remain relatively high despite recent declines.

10.   Austrian spirit was high despite that daunting prospect, with some on the squad jokingly proposing unorthodox strategy.