21.   American aircraft company officials have said privately they fear some of the orders may go to their European rival because of souring U.S.-China relations.

22.   Although company officials have testified under oath that they did not go after underage smokers, several documents suggest the opposite.

23.   Although the deal is in some ways a humbling step for McDonnell Douglas, company officials presented it in the best light.

24.   Although the bank received no specific threats, Bank of America offices in selected buildings across the nation were shut by company officials.

25.   Amcol collapsed a year ago amid bad investments and allegations of cheating by company officials.

26.   America Online said it learned of the child pornography when members forwarded some of the digitized images to company officials.

27.   Although the number of allegations disclosed by Carnival to news organizations on Wednesday was sharply higher, company officials said most cases were less serious than indicated earlier.

28.   Although the spray has side effects, such as causing nasal sores, company officials say it is far less harmful than cigarettes.

29.   Amgen Inc. has started human clinical trials on its genetically altered protein designed to fight obesity, company officials said.

30.   Analysts reported that company officials said at a meeting that the restructuring charge and provisions for bad debt would be lower in the second half.