11.   He felt guilty, but the New York companies were understanding, he said.

12.   He also said the company understood that some pharmacists in South Carolina had already contacted law enforcement officials, who were investigating the clinic.

13.   How many companies understand the logic of accepting the failures for a shot at the fiftyfold return?

14.   Industry documents have shown that the companies understood for decades the addictive power of nicotine and used marketing and advertising tactics designed to entice young people to smoke cigarettes.

15.   It was one sign that the company understood not just technical innovation, but marketing, which remains one of its strengths.

16.   Komar, the TPSA spokesman, said the company did not understand the change of heart.

17.   Most big companies understand how to take a little criticism.

18.   MEMC executives fret that the sudden deterioration in their business might leave some investors wondering how well the company really understands its own marketplace.

19.   Ms. Bernhard asked whether the company understood the trade.

20.   Most companies will understand your position, Ms. Pianin said.