11.   Bonds also got an early boost from a stronger U.S. currency, which typically reduces risks international investors will abandon U.S. markets to stem foreign exchange losses.

12.   ABC and the other major networks are also trying to stem a loss in viewers to cable and satellite television.

13.   Airlines are using propeller-driven planes to replace jets on more and more routes as a way to cut costs and help stem losses.

14.   Businesses continue cut jobs to stem losses and save money.

15.   But he added that many cities have, in fact, instituted comprehensive plans in recent years that have managed to stem those losses.

16.   But investors speculating on a decline in the market should not be fooled into thinking that a little interest can stem losses.

17.   But the airline could not stem its losses, and some unions continued to question its safety and maintenance procedures.

18.   Card rooms upgraded to mini-casinos to stem losses to tribal casinos.

19.   Established carriers have trimmed routes and staff to stem losses, or in the case of Swissair, averted collapse through a government-led bailout.

20.   Gains by Telefonica de Espana SA helped stem losses.