11.   And executives are more eager than ever to find partners abroad.

12.   And they have shown interest in finding overseas partners to help start news networks in other countries, where the TV landscape may have more room.

13.   At the club, Lucy thought we ought to find kissing partners for her.

14.   B.A.T has said in the past it would be interested in breaking off its financial services division if it could find a large insurance partner to merge it with.

15.   Because it made the first offer, Listen.com has the right to make the last offer and can find a partner if necessary, said Listen.com spokesman Sean Garrett.

16.   A common strategy is to find local partners who can help pave the way in a market where personal relationships are key to business success.

17.   Bridas Corp., which also has operations in central Asia, said last May it was interested in finding a partner to expand its Argentine operations.

18.   British Rail has been attempting to sell or find a partner for its telecommunications network for years.

19.   But Shore praised the company for finding new partners, including a venture with Coca-Cola.

20.   But several executives close to Sony denied that finding a partner or hiring a new manager were imminent moves.