11.   But it could be difficult for the company to convince analysts that the asbestos litigation is a benign problem.

12.   But it also set a good example of how a debt-ridden company can successfully convince its creditors to continue their support, the banker added.

13.   Some residents may face the next hurricane season without property insurance unless the companies can convince the insurance commissioner to increase rates.

14.   The company has also convinced doctors to use Prilosec on a variety of gastrointestinal disorders in addition to ulcers.