11.   A strong international presence has become a must among European insurance companies, analysts said, as competition at home drives them into new markets to seek new business.

12.   A stronger international presence.

13.   Adidas, once the sneaker king and desperate to battle Nike for market share, has always had a strong international presence.

14.   Both companies benefited from a strong international presence.

15.   But administration and NATO officials said they hoped the increased international presence brought by the deal will prevent a renewal of the fighting.

16.   But its efforts to establish an international presence in investment banking have been largely frustrated.

17.   China is steadily expanding its international presence through commercial investments, particularly in Southeast Asia.

18.   Clinton said an international presence in Palestine should provide border security along the Jordan valley and monitor fulfillment of any final agreement between both sides.

19.   Clinton said an international presence in Palestine should provide border security along the Jordan valley and monitor implementation of any final agreement between both sides.

20.   Clorox is seeking to increase its relatively tiny international presence, but with the economic outlook uncertain in much of the world, that effort carries its own risks.