11.   It also comes amid wider losses in its fledgling local-phone operations and as MCI is trying to jump-start sales and volume growth in its long-distance business.

12.   It persuaded investors to focus on volume growth, and it emphasized international expansion.

13.   It was the poorest performing region for the company in volume growth.

14.   One analyst expects MCI to report the highest volume growth of the major carriers.

15.   Part of that volume growth was countered by shrinking interest margins at its banking operations outside the Netherlands.

16.   Some analysts, however, are skeptical about whether Coke can meet its goals for volume growth, a key measure of the amount of product moved to customers.

17.   Still, if the change does hurt sales among minority groups, the beverage giant could see a slowdown in its recent strong volume growth.

18.   Still, the Czech Republic and Hungary were significant earners for the company, with steady volume growth.

19.   The company described volume growth as good, particularly in its mobile and overseas operations, including its Concert global joint venture with MCI.

20.   The company said an increase in prescription volume growth for the unit also added to sales growth.