111.   Cross-merchandising has been gaining momentum the last few years as companies face greater competition and must find new ways to meet their quarterly financial projections.

112.   Despite gaining momentum in a Maricopa County Superior Court trial, Andersen agreed Monday to pay the same amount it agreed to in March.

113.   Despite the hurdles, the push to build the networks of the future is gaining momentum.

114.   Debates about how broadly the Community Reinvestment Act should be construed have gained momentum because of the changes sweeping through the financial services industry.

115.   Early in his second term, as Clinton focuses increasing amounts of attention on foreign affairs, the issue of expansion has gained momentum.

116.   Economists say the economic turnaround in Los Angeles County is gaining momentum, but so is middle class angst over economic issues.

117.   Dragon-boat racing is gaining momentum as a sport in the United States, said Henry Wan, chairman of the race.

118.   Efforts to enact a comprehensive tobacco bill gained new momentum Wednesday as Congress and the Clinton administration stepped up pressure for action on legislation to reduce teen smoking.

119.   Energy industry continues to gain momentum.

120.   ETFs are gaining momentum in the index fund market because they offer some advantages over traditional funds.