11.   A merger makes good business sense, however, the sources said.

12.   Advocates say such a merger could make it more difficult for severely ill patients to get long-term hospital care.

13.   After a lengthy hiatus, airline mergers are making a comeback.

14.   But at least theoretically, analysts said Wednesday, the merger could make good strategic sense over the longer term.

15.   But at least theoretically, analysts said, the merger could make good strategic sense over the longer term.

16.   But most Pentagon, congressional and outside experts largely agree that for practical and long-term strategic reasons, the merger makes sense.

17.   But they indicated that given the consolidation in the military industry and the drive shown by Augustine to make a large acquisition, a merger might make sense.

18.   Clearly a merger makes good sense.

19.   Dianne Snedeker, president of Ketchum, said a merger would not make sense because TBWA and Ketchum have large, competing accounts.

20.   Despite the options available to both banks, analysts said the merger makes sense for both parties.