11.   Business executives insist that they have difficulty raising prices because of growing competition in a global marketplace.

12.   But auto executives insist there is a difference.

13.   But despite the high price, JDS and SDL executives insist the deal will help fuel growth and immediately add to profits.

14.   But Disney executives insisted that the company is aggressive in enforcing conduct codes for licensees and contractors.

15.   But company executives insists that other divisions are performing as expected.

16.   But Enron executives always insisted that absolutely nothing their traders had done contributed to the crisis.

17.   But Enron executives always insisted that absolutely nothing their traders did contributed to the crisis.

18.   But Immune Response executives insisted they were near the goal line and would not give up.

19.   But Ford executives insist that Mercury is here for the long haul.

20.   But the film has been a disappointment so far, although Fox executives insist it may eke out a profit.