11.   Nobody could overlook the fact that box office sales were down.

12.   Nomatterhow important the sale is, and how delighted the salesperson feels, he should remain calm and professional.

13.   Now such sales are on open account and paid mainly by cheque.

14.   Now that the sale is over someone needs to take down the notices.

15.   Retail sales are a gauge of consumer spending, which accounts for two-thirds of economic activity.

16.   Retail sales have been robust this year.

17.   Retail sales were down due to a spate of bomb scares before Christmas.

18.   Reviews were enthusiastic, though sales were poor.

19.   Sales are better than anticipated.

20.   Sales are so grim they are offering individual game tickets, although the response has been tepid.