41.   As a result, the Bells are reducing the prices they charge long-distance companies, known as access charges.

42.   At the same time, Rockwell has been reducing prices for its slower modem chips.

43.   Beyond the glitz, there is a darker reason why some companies are less inclined to reduce the price of their shares through splits.

44.   -- and reduce the price of bonds --though by how much?

45.   A government guarantee on much of the commercial bank debt could help Korea reduce the price it has to pay to refinance.

46.   A military official said the project might be postponed or canceled if the bidders did not substantially reduce their prices.

47.   A higher dollar increases the yen value of profits made overseas and allows Japanese producers to reduce prices in foreign markets.

48.   A lower rating, reflecting greater risk, would reduce the price of bonds.

49.   A Hoechst executive said profits were under pressure from generic competition and government efforts to reduce prices -- the same factors afflicting the U.S. drug industry.

50.   A stronger mark helps fight inflation by reducing the price of imports.