11.   While, at a local level, individual units may be running very efficient operations, the overall picture is still one of general confusion.

12.   Risk taking is fundamental to the efficient operation of financial markets and the economy as a whole.

13.   A key question in the MCI plan will be whether consolidation will mean more efficient operations and savings that will be passed on to consumers.

14.   For efficient operation of the plumbing industry, a Federal requirement is both necessary and practical.

15.   He also advised Margaret Thatcher in the early years of her efforts to improve government efficiency, saving taxpayers millions of pounds through efficient operations of mundane government tasks.

16.   He said the California crisis has led the corporation to review its power consumption practices nationwide, and find a way to run efficient operations without lessening shopping experiences.

17.   In an effort to cut costs, many railroads have merged to achieve economies of scale and more efficient operations that cover vast swaths of the country.

18.   It gave the utility high prices for its output in return for efficient operation.

19.   It tried to squeeze savings and profits by centralizing information and billing systems, marketing to health plans and generally promoting efficient operations.

20.   It is particularly galling to have congressional critics of the tax system sabotage it by providing inadequate funding for efficient operation.