31.   As the gilt market has shrunk, several GEMMs have expressed an interest in making a market in non-gilt fixed-interest sterling securities.

32.   Two private coal companies have already expressed an interest in operating the pit.

33.   Most expressed great interest in becoming more centrally organised and informed.

34.   Already Secretary of State Colin Powell has expressed some interest in picking up the missile negotiations that never came to fruition last year.

35.   Already several local banks, including Citzens Financial Group Inc. and US Trust, have expressed interest.

36.   Already, he said, several potential buyers from Texas have expressed interest in the letters.

37.   Although there are other Bloch family members, none has expressed an interest in running the company.

38.   Also, on Friday night, former USC assistant coach Doug Smith met Carroll to express interest in a position.

39.   American Brands has long expressed interest in strategic acquisitions and has been reported to be interested in acquiring either Cobra or rival Callaway Golf Co.

40.   American Greetings expressed interest in acquiring Gibson but has met resistance so far.