21.   For their part, the asset management commonwealths are eager to expand through more acquisitions.

22.   For years, as Adelphia expanded through acquisitions, investors have been encouraged that the Rigas family always invested when the company sold stock to the public.

23.   He said that Mirage Resorts might consider expanding through acquisitions, but that too many gaming companies were saddled with aging buildings in second-rate locations.

24.   He said management still intends to expand through acquisitions of portfolios and other companies and development, especially in Texas and Florida.

25.   Her debt is further expanded through the summer months, and then she uses credit card advances to meet her living expenses and debt payments.

26.   Hilton plans to expand through management contracts in South America, Africa, China and other Far East countries.

27.   Host Marriott has been expanding through acquisitions in an effort to boost cash flow.

28.   In many cases, the two chains buy from the same vendors, and Value City has a history of expanding through buying up distressed retailers.

29.   In the past Cemex has expanded through acquisitions.

30.   Instead, the company wants to expand through partnerships.