11.   So they tended to have chronic balance of payments surpluses, which stoked up inflationary pressure by maintaining high demand for goods.

12.   At the same time, severe economic problems in both countries in recent years added to cost-cutting pressures by reducing traffic and revenues.

13.   Also, there was a fear among owners that general managers were being put under undue pressure by player agents attending those meetings.

14.   And pressure by the Revolution led to a misplay by Heaps on the edge of the penalty area that Moore pilfered and shot off the left post.

15.   And Nelida Augier, the U.N. observer from Argentina who handled the case, did not back down in response to pressure by local officials.

16.   And Qwest responded to the pressure by engaging in practices that improved financial reports even though they did not generate cash.

17.   And they have added to the downward pressure by selling gold months ahead in the futures market and pocketing easy profits.

18.   And the offensive line, ineffective at blocking for the run, has come under too much pressure by constantly having to pass-protect.

19.   Arizona increased its defensive pressure by trapping in the half-court, and Bibby and Simon each came up with steals to propel the spurt.

20.   Both nonprofit health insurance companies have been working to find ways to stem operating losses resulting from competitive pressure by managed health-care groups.