11.   Officials at Volvo, long known for safe design, acknowledge that their cars are no match for a large sport utility vehicle.

12.   Nynex, long known for poor service, also has to meet certain standards for quality with New York State regulators.

13.   Southwest, long known as a discount carrier offering short-haul flights, began changing its strategy several years ago.

14.   Takamiya said that even Daiwa Bank, long known as a backer of gymnastics here, has cut back its support.

15.   The brand, long known to the sweater-seeking set for its catalogs, is looking to establish itself in the traditional retail scene as well.

16.   The Chilean Central Bank, long known for its conservative stance, has taken off the gloves in a fierce defense of the peso.

17.   The former emperor, long known for his high living, told a recent visitor that he had renounced alcohol and sexual relations for several years.

18.   The opening of the Rex is part of a minor hotel renaissance along Sutter Street, long known for its galleries and antique shops.

19.   These days, Galarraga, long known as The Cat, feels more like The Cat Burglar stealing a second, sumptuous life.

20.   With these tax cuts, Canada, long known for its Scandinavian-style tax rates, may be making a historic shift, conservative commentators say.