11.   As automakers expand their operations in the Third World, even their executives are not immune to the traffic problem.

12.   As regional trade continues its explosion and the domestic demand recovers, companies are actively seeking funds to expand operations with the market, said MacLaughlin.

13.   At McCann and Interpublic, Spielvogel helped to expand international operations significantly.

14.   Bartle Bogle Hegarty in London will expand its operations in Asia by opening an office in Singapore or Hong Kong by mid-October.

15.   A major computer-chip manufacturer recently expanded its operations in South Portland.

16.   A rate rise could worsen the jobs climate by making it more expensive for companies to borrow, expand operations and possibly hire more workers.

17.   A private ambulance service half-owned by Kansas City businessman Vadim Levitin is preparing to expand operations under a city of Moscow contract next month.

18.   A rate rise would make borrowing more expensive and could keep companies from expanding their operations and creating jobs.

19.   British Petroleum will move its Latin American managing director from Colombia to Venezuela in a bid to expand its operations in Venezuela, the company said.

20.   Businesses cite it as a deterrent to expanding their operations.