11.   The charges at its branded foods unit will cover the sale of some businesses and the cost to close factories and pare corporate expenses.

12.   The current shortage cycle began about four years ago when hospitals nationwide downsized, shrinking nursing staffs to pare expenses.

13.   Hoping to pare expenses and boost its sagging profits, Schwab had told all employees who do not deal with customers to stay home on the three designated days.

14.   While Forstmann has sold Pullman businesses to raise cash and pare expenses, the railcar operation was sold years before Forstmann bought the company.