1.   Although free trade will indeed benefit American consumers in the long run, the effect on America will be far smaller than the effect on its puny neighbor.

2.   ANZ Chief Executive Don Mercer has said bank mergers will benefit consumers as larger banks cut costs.

3.   As always, competition benefits the consumer.

4.   Arthur Milam, an attorney for the windstorm pool, argued the Shippan agreement benefits consumers greatly.

5.   As proof that competition benefits the consumer, Goodyear also is not charging for tires here.

6.   Attorneys in the private class-action case and officials with Publishers Clearing House responded that the settlement would benefit consumers.

7.   Both carriers promised to fight the suit, saying that their alliance will benefit consumers.

8.   A Fed rate cut would also benefit consumers by driving costs of mortgages, auto loans and other borrowings lower.

9.   But consumer groups say the requirement has benefited consumers in the rest of the country because New York has far-reaching consumer protections.

10.   But Hine said the changes Dole promoted were meant to benefit consumers and create jobs.