101.   Heating oil prices jumped to five-year high amid concern inventories are perilously low for expected winter demand.

102.   Hog and cattle inventories are larger than a year ago.

103.   If the inventory is perishable, it can also harm relations with customers, as that unneeded inventory turns stale and persuades buyers to turn to competitors.

104.   If this winter is less severe than last winter, the spokesman said, even the lower inventories should be sufficient.

105.   If inventories are low relative to sales, this suggests demand is higher than expected.

106.   If inventories are too lean, on the other hand, factory orders, output and employment could all surge.

107.   If all of your property has blown away, your inventory is the best proof you can offer to an insurance company.

108.   In crude oil markets, traders consider U.S. inventories to be low.

109.   In addition, inventory must often be stored for years in costly oak casks and air-conditioned cellars before it is ready to sell.

110.   In August, inventories were unchanged, according to revised figures.