11.   And China has allowed foreign companies to form only limited ventures with its company.

12.   Analysts say other communications companies are forming alliances to offer similar bundles of services.

13.   And new retail companies will probably form around the country, promising to link consumers to the cheapest, cleanest or most reliable power available.

14.   As for other options, one media investment banker, who requested anonymity, suggested that the company could form a limited partnership with Tele-Communications.

15.   As scientists unravel the mysteries of human biology, companies are forming to turn that knowledge into products that will improve surgery and overcome its limitations.

16.   At least three start-up companies have also formed to develop the new implants.

17.   A week ago, the company formed a joint venture with Heartland Wireless Communications Inc. to offer television services in Mexico.

18.   All over the world beverage companies are forming partnerships and joint ventures, according to Brahma.

19.   But if the tablet effort succeeds, he said, the company will probably form partnerships with hardware companies to build and sell the systems.

20.   But he says phone companies must at least form alliances with other firms to expand their service offerings.