21.   And yet commerce continued and business as usual continued.

22.   As small businesses continue to generate more new wealth and jobs than their bigger brethren, other large banks and savings and loans are focusing on this market.

23.   Ausanio has not spoken to Carper recently, but it is apparent that their relationship could be in peril if the replacement business continued.

24.   Bankruptcy protection is designed to let businesses continue operating while they reorganize their finances.

25.   Bigelow opened a second store in November and her mail-order business continues to thrive.

26.   Both Northrop Grumman and Raytheon have advantages as the bidding for the Hughes businesses continues.

27.   All those businesses will continue, the company said in a written statement.

28.   Business at U.S. factories unexpectedly weakened in May as orders for new products slowed and businesses continued to reduce stockpiles of unsold goods, an industry report showed today.

29.   Business is continuing, with strains.

30.   Business at U.S. factories unexpectedly weakened in May as orders for new products slowed and businesses continued to reduce stockpiles of unsold goods, a new survey showed today.