11.   They were also anticipating cuts in local interest rates, which tend to strengthen the value of stocks.

12.   Though the cuts were anticipated, they were smaller than economists had expected.

13.   Though a rate reduction can lower the value of a currency, the euro essentially remained stable Thursday because investors had already anticipated a cut of some sort.

14.   While the rate cuts were anticipated by bond investors, some economists expected that the actions will help renew consumer confidence.

15.   With the Rams down two points, Reynolds-Dean threw the ball away, failing to anticipate a cut by Tyson Wheeler.

16.   And no more cuts are anticipated.

17.   But the company said demand remains strong for optical fiber and cable, and no job cuts were anticipated in its biggest division.

18.   Spokesman Doug Killian declined to say how many people had already been laid off or how many jobs cuts were anticipated.

19.   The initial job reduction excludes European operations, but the company anticipates cuts in Europe following communication and consultation with employees and their representatives.

20.   The market has been anticipating a cut by the Bank of Japan in its key lending rate to help make the dollar more attractive.