1.   Although Apple had unit sales increases, the survey said, its growth was not as robust as for other personal computers.

2.   Although the retail sales increase in August was well within the range of expectations, the composition was somewhat different in a way some analysts found a bit unsettling.

3.   Analysts point to healthy sales increases for power distributor Manila Electric Co. and food and beverage manufacturer San Miguel Corp. as signs that manufacturing is strong.

4.   Analysts said that with margins at the same pre-deregulation level, or even lower this year, Petron will have to bank on a sales increase to bolster earnings.

5.   Analysts said the sales increase was a sign that the company was overcoming an earlier reputation for poor design and quality with popular new models like the Sonata sedan.

6.   Any sales increase would be slight.

7.   As sales increase, companies will also step up imports of raw materials.

8.   As sales increase, companies will step up imports of raw materials.

9.   As sales increase, companies import more raw materials used at the beginning of the production process.

10.   As sales increase and other drugs come to market, the company can grow into the plant.