1.   Analysts praised the company for what appeared to be an increased focus on efficiency and financial prudence.

2.   At Xavier University in Cincinnati Saturday, the president praised companies that generously reward employees.

3.   At the time, most of the articles in newspapers and magazines about Enron praised the company.

4.   Authors who say they could not get any attention from large publishing houses praise the company for giving them an outlet for their work.

5.   A classroom science video produced by Exxon praises the company for its cleanup of the Exxon Valdez oil spill.

6.   But a number of analysts praised the company for its unique sales method.

7.   But Shore praised the company for finding new partners, including a venture with Coca-Cola.

8.   But while praising some companies, several experts on domestic abuse said that most businesses were reacting slowly to the problem.

9.   But while he praised the company for cutting costs to boost profits, he warned that he saw little growth potential until information technology budgets loosen.

10.   Cie Nicholson, director of marketing for Mountain Dew, praised the company.